Old Maps of San Luis Beach, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of San Luis Beach. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of San Luis Beach.


San Luis Beach, TX maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 2025 Map of Christmas Point OE S, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Christmas Point OE S, 2025 Print
    2025 Christmas Point OE S
    2025 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County's coastal edge is documented here in the mid-2020s, showing the intersection of the shoreline and the sea. Researchers can trace the local road network around Drum Point, including Blue Water Hwy and Gulf Dr.

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