Old Maps of Lake Jackson, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 36 historic maps of Lake Jackson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Lake Jackson, TX maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Jones Creek
    1943 Map of Jones Creek
    1943 Jones Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County's coastal delta is captured here during the early 1940s as industry and infrastructure began to reshape the marshlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Perry Landing, the Oakland Sch, and the Velasco Cem along the Brazos River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Freeport
    1943 Map of Freeport
    1943 Freeport
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Texas coast near the mouth of the Brazos River comes into sharp focus during the early 1940s as industry and navigation expand. Researchers can trace the layout of Freeport, locate the Brazos River Lighthouse, and find the historic Quintana Cem along the gulf shore.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Snipe, 1959 Print
    1943 Map of Snipe, 1959 Print
    1943 Snipe
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brazoria County was undergoing a mid-century transformation as suburban development met traditional river bottomlands. Researchers can trace the early street grid of Lake Jackson, the sprawling Retrieve State Farm, and local landmarks like Trueona Ch and Wharton Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive civil engineering and industrial transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the Houston suburbs and the maritime infrastructure of Galveston Bay, including the Gulf Freeway and the Texas City Dike.

  5. 1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Bay City
    1951 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Texas Gulf Coast comes to life in this survey of the delta region where the Brazos and Colorado Rivers meet the sea. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Freeport or locate family-named spots like Mangun and Hawkinsville.

  6. 1952 Map of Brazoria, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Brazoria, 1953 Print
    1952 Brazoria
    1953 Print · USGS
    Brazoria and the surrounding coastal prairies are captured here in the early fifties, showing the shift from river-based settlement to a rail-centered economy. Trace family roots at Zion Temple Cem, Mims Sch, or the historic Old Brazoria townsite.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a powerhouse of oil and maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Houston and its ports, alongside landmarks like the Rice Institute and the Spindletop Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Bay City, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Bay City, 1964 Print
    1956 Bay City
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into focus in the mid-1950s, showing the intricate bayous and coastal settlements from Bay City to Freeport. Researchers can trace the legacy of shoreline communities like Sargent, Matagorda Beach, and Hawkinsville before modern coastal changes.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Bay City
    1958 Map of Bay City
    1958 Bay City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing petrochemical plants and intricate wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Bay City or locate old settlements like Hinkle Ferry and Hawkinsville.

  10. 1963 Map of Jones Creek, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Jones Creek, 1966 Print
    1963 Jones Creek
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brazoria County in the early 1960s reveals a landscape of marshy bayous and growing industry between two major rivers. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Velasco Cem, Gulf Prairie Ch, and the Austin Sch near the settlement of Jones Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1963 Map of Lake Jackson, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Lake Jackson, 1966 Print
    1963 Lake Jackson
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the Brazos River bottomlands saw the rapid growth of Lake Jackson and Clute amidst established correctional units. Researchers can trace local development through Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson Farms, and neighborhood landmarks like St Michaels Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1964 Map of Freeport, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Freeport, 1966 Print
    1964 Freeport
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes alive in the mid-1960s as Freeport expands its industrial reach at the mouth of the Brazos. Trace family roots and local history at Velasco Heights, West End Ch, or the Jane Long Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1974 Map of Bay City, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Bay City, 1978 Print
    1974 Bay City
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of sprawling wetlands and coastal transit hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific or locate early settlements like Wadsworth and Matagorda.

  14. 1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Houston
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies shows a sprawling Houston metropolis linked to the sea by the massive Houston Ship Channel. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial landscape from the Astrodome to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Angleton
    1984 Map of Angleton
    1984 Angleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of salt domes and bayous at the height of its oil-and-river economy. Researchers can trace land use through the Damon Mound Oil Field and the sprawling State Department of Corrections (Retrieve Unit).
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2010 Map of Freeport, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Freeport, 2010 Print
    2010 Freeport
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into focus in the early 2000s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and coastal living. Researchers can trace the shipping lanes of Brazos Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway or locate family roots in Velasco and Quintana.

  17. 2010 Map of Jones Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jones Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Jones Creek
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast near Lake Jackson is shown here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape defined by its major rivers and industrial corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Perry Landing, locate the Velasco Cemetery, and see the extent of the Intracoastal Waterway.

  18. 2010 Map of Lake Jackson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Jackson, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Jackson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County’s coastal landscape is shown here in the early twenty-first century, as suburban growth expanded near the Brazos River. Researchers can trace the layout of Retrieve State Farm, the residential streets of Lake Jackson Farms, and the waters of Oyster Creek.

  19. 2010 Map of Brazoria, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brazoria, 2010 Print
    2010 Brazoria
    2010 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County at the turn of the decade is defined by its winding river systems and expansive water management projects. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Zion Temple Cemetery, the historic area of Old Brazoria, and the massive Brazoria Reservoir.

  20. 2013 Map of Freeport, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Freeport, 2013 Print
    2013 Freeport
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast meets the heavy industry of the Brazos River delta in this 2013 survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street layouts of Velasco, Quintana, and Surfside Beach as they sit alongside the massive Brazos Harbor.

  21. 2013 Map of Jones Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jones Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Jones Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County’s coastal marshes and river forks come into sharp focus in the early 2010s. Local researchers can trace residential growth in Jones Creek, locate the historic Velasco Cem, and follow the complex water system from Peach Pt to Pelican Lake.

  22. 2013 Map of Lake Jackson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Jackson, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Jackson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas development meets a complex hydrologic landscape in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the footprints of Retrieve State Farm, the residential growth of Richwood, and local landmarks like Restwood Memorial Park and Shy Pond.

  23. 2013 Map of Brazoria, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brazoria, 2013 Print
    2013 Brazoria
    2013 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the winding Brazos River and its expansive reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Old Brazoria or locate the Zion Temple Cem near the banks of the San Bernard River.

  24. 2016 Map of Jones Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Jones Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Jones Creek
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brazoria County is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and delicate river deltas. You can trace family roots near Perry Landing, locate the Velasco Cem, or follow the winding San Bernard River to the coast.

  25. 2016 Map of Freeport, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Freeport, 2016 Print
    2016 Freeport
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brazoria County is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the massive industrial and maritime infrastructure around the Brazos River mouth. Researchers can trace the developed streets of Freeport and Lake Jackson alongside the expansive Dow Chemical Plant and the protected sands of Bryan Beach.

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