Old Maps of Lajitas, Texas

Explore 12 old maps of Lajitas, spanning from 1903 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Lajitas, TX maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Terlingua, 1963 Print
    1903 Map of Terlingua, 1963 Print
    1903 Terlingua
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Big Bend borderlands emerge at the height of the quicksilver boom, showing the isolated ranching and mining camps along the Rio Grande. Trace the roots of early mining at Study Butte and find remote family outposts like Gourleys Ranch and Lajitas.

  2. 1904 Map of Terlingua
    1904 Map of Terlingua
    1904 Terlingua
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Trans-Pecos frontier is captured here at the height of the early quicksilver mining boom. Genealogists and historians can locate remote family sites like Howard's Ranch and Madril Ranch, or trace early industrial efforts at the Colquitt-Tigner Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1931 Map of Lajitas
    1931 Map of Lajitas
    1931 Lajitas
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Big Bend borderlands come into focus in the early 1930s, showing the isolated ranches and rugged volcanic landscape along the Rio Grande. Genealogists and historians can trace remote outposts like Madrid Ranch, the distinctive El Solitario dome, and the old Telephone Trail.

  4. 1959 Map of Emory Peak, 1967 Print
    1959 Map of Emory Peak, 1967 Print
    1959 Emory Peak
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Big Bend country of West Texas is documented here just as the national park was becoming a major destination. Researchers can trace remote desert outposts like Lajitas, Castolon, and the Terlingua Post Office along the winding Rio Grande.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of Emory Peak
    1965 Map of Emory Peak
    1965 Emory Peak
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Big Bend backcountry in the mid-1960s reveals a desert landscape of remote ranches and mercury mining. Trace the historic boundary along the Rio Grande and locate landmarks like the Fresno Mine and Panther Spring.

  6. 1971 Map of Lajitas, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Lajitas, 1974 Print
    1971 Lajitas
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Chihuahuan Desert borderlands come to life in this early 1970s survey of the river country near the Brewster and Presidio county line. Researchers can trace remote mining operations at Whitroy Mine, old cattle landmarks like Madrid Ranch, and river crossings near Lajitas.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Chisos Mountains
    1985 Map of Chisos Mountains
    1985 Chisos Mountains
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Chisos Mountains and the deep Big Bend country are captured in the mid-1980s as a landscape of isolated desert settlements and dramatic river canyons. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like San Vicente Crossing or locate mercury mining sites near Terlingua and Study Butte.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Lajitas, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lajitas, 2010 Print
    2010 Lajitas
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lajitas, including Paso Lajitas, Manuel Benavides, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Lajitas, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lajitas, 2013 Print
    2013 Lajitas
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lajitas, including Paso Lajitas, Manuel Benavides, and other nearby areas

  10. 2016 Map of Lajitas, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lajitas, 2016 Print
    2016 Lajitas
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lajitas, including Paso Lajitas, Manuel Benavides, and other nearby areas

  11. 2019 Map of Lajitas, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lajitas, 2019 Print
    2019 Lajitas
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lajitas, including Paso Lajitas, Manuel Benavides, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Lajitas, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lajitas, 2022 Print
    2022 Lajitas
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border comes alive in this contemporary survey of the Big Bend region, where the Rio Grande meets the settlement of Lajitas. Trace the historic Contrabandista's Trl, find the Lajitas Cem, and locate the Lone Star Mine.

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