Old Maps of South Padre Island, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of South Padre Island. 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 South Padre Island.


South Padre Island, TX maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Point Isabel
    1929 Map of Point Isabel
    1929 Point Isabel
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas

  2. 1930 Map of Padre Island No. 1
    1930 Map of Padre Island No. 1
    1930 Padre Island No. 1
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas

  3. 1934 Map of Port Isabel
    1934 Map of Port Isabel
    1934 Port Isabel
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Padre Island No 1
    1935 Map of Padre Island No 1
    1935 Padre Island No 1
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Brownsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Matamoros, Brownsville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1955 Map of Port Isabel NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Port Isabel NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Port Isabel NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Port Isabel
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas

  8. 1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Port Isabel
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Brownsville, 1969 Print
    1956 Map of Brownsville, 1969 Print
    1956 Brownsville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Matamoros, Brownsville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Port Isabel, 1983 Print
    1956 Map of Port Isabel, 1983 Print
    1956 Port Isabel
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Brownsville, Harlingen, and other nearby areas

  11. 1962 Map of Brownsville
    1962 Map of Brownsville
    1962 Brownsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Matamoros, Brownsville, and other nearby areas

  12. 1992 Map of Harlingen
    1992 Map of Harlingen
    1992 Harlingen
    1992 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Brownsville, Harlingen, and other nearby areas

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