Old Maps of Watson, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Watson. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Watson.


Watson, TX maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Burnet
    1887 Map of Burnet
    1887 Burnet
    1887 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the late nineteenth century is defined here by the arrival of the rail line and the wild course of the Colorado River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and transit points like Tiger Mill, Bluffton, and Wolf Crossing.

  2. 1893 Map of Burnet
    1893 Map of Burnet
    1893 Burnet
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showcasing a landscape of river crossings and early rail expansion. Researchers can locate vanished communities and rural landmarks like Tiger Mill, Wolf Crossing, and the old depot at Bertram.

  3. 1903 Map of Burnet
    1903 Map of Burnet
    1903 Burnet
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-side industry and early rail expansion. Trace the historic Houston and Texas Central Railroad line through Burnet and Bertram or locate long-standing landmarks like Morman Mill and Tanyard Crossing.

  4. 1909 Map of Burnet
    1909 Map of Burnet
    1909 Burnet
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river crossings and rail towns before the creation of the Highland Lakes. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Morman Mill, Tumlinson, and rural schoolhouses such as Berry School or Sunny Lane.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Llano, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Llano, 1964 Print
    1954 Llano
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes appear in the mid-fifties, just as new reservoirs began reshaping the landscape. Trace ranching history and river routes from Mason to Llano, or follow the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe RR past Buchanan Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Llano
    1955 Map of Llano
    1955 Llano
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas and the Hill Country are seen here during the mid-1950s growth of the Highland Lakes. Trace old settlements and geologic landmarks from Enchanted Rock and Longhorn Cavern to the small community of Luckenbach.

  7. 1956 Map of Llano, 1976 Print
    1956 Map of Llano, 1976 Print
    1956 Llano
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes alive in this mid-seventies survey of the Llano Uplift and Colorado River lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Luckenbach and Castell or locate the famed L B J Ranch and Enchanted Rock.

  8. 1967 Map of Bachelor Peak, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bachelor Peak, 1969 Print
    1967 Bachelor Peak
    1969 Print · USGS
    The hills of Burnet County come into sharp focus in the late sixties, showing a landscape of deep hollows and winding creek beds. Researchers can locate the settlement of Watson, trace the path of South Rocky Creek, and find small landmarks like a rural Cem and Stone Quarry Hollow.

  9. 1985 Map of Llano
    1985 Map of Llano
    1985 Llano
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of traditional ranching and modern lakeside growth. Researchers can locate vanished schoolhouses and family burial sites like Valley Spring Sch, Babyhead Cem, and the rural community of Oatmeal.

  10. 1992 Map of Llano
    1992 Map of Llano
    1992 Llano
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes into focus in the early nineties as the Highland Lakes and the granite uplifts of Llano and Burnet define the landscape. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line and locate local landmarks from Enchanted Rock to the Llano County Courthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2010 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2010 Print
    2010 Bachelor Peak
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Burnet County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2012 Print
    2012 Bachelor Peak
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Burnet County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2016 Print
    2016 Bachelor Peak
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Burnet County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2019 Print
    2019 Bachelor Peak
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Burnet County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bachelor Peak, 2022 Print
    2022 Bachelor Peak
    2022 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of Burnet County is captured in the early 2020s, showing a landscape of high peaks and deeply cut hollows. Researchers can locate the settlement of Watson and trace family burial sites at Bachelor Peak Cem and Watson Cem.

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