Old Maps of San Francisco, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of San Francisco. 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 Francisco.


San Francisco, TX maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Indian Wells
    1918 Map of Indian Wells
    1918 Indian Wells
    1918 Print · USGS
    The West Texas borderlands appear in their early ranching prime just before the 1920s, showing the isolated outposts along the river. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy holdings at Garcia Ranch, Stewart Ranch, and the settlement of San Francisco.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1983 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 1984 Print
    1983 Candilla Canyon West
    1984 Print · USGS
    Brewster County ranching life in the 1980s is centered around isolated outposts like Rock Ravine Ranch and Deer Canyon Ranch. Researchers can trace the seasonal water network through San Francisco Creek and find legacy landmarks like Indian Wells.

  5. 1985 Map of Dove Mountain
    1985 Map of Dove Mountain
    1985 Dove Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The West Texas borderlands along the Rio Grande are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of canyons and isolated peaks. Researchers can trace remote settlements like Loma Vista and Karen or navigate the terrain of the Jackson Range.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2010 Print
    2010 Candilla Canyon West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including Brewster County, Terrell County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2013 Print
    2013 Candilla Canyon West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including Brewster County, Terrell County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2016 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2016 Print
    2016 Candilla Canyon West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including Brewster County, Terrell County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2019 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2019 Print
    2019 Candilla Canyon West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers San Francisco, including Brewster County, Terrell County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Candilla Canyon West, 2022 Print
    2022 Candilla Canyon West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Trans-Pecos desert frontier is revealed in this contemporary survey of the high canyon country. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of San Francisco Creek, identify family-named landmarks like Coe Springs, and follow the remote Terrell and Brewster County boundary.

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