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Old Maps of Alto, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Alto. 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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Alto, TX maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Alto
    1946 Map of Alto
    1946 Alto
    1946 Print · USGS
    East Texas at the end of World War II reveals a landscape deeply connected to its frontier origins, anchored by Alto and the Neches River. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Bowles Monument, Central High Sch, and the Site of Ft Lacy along the historic El Camino Real.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Palestine
    1964 Print · USGS
    East Texas was defined by its deep pine forests and burgeoning energy sector in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through settlements like Tennessee Colony and Pollok or explore the early footprints of the Cayuga Oil Field and Davy Crockett National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Palestine
    1957 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of deep pine forests and winding river valleys before the era of massive reservoir construction. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail industries through labels for the Missouri Pacific RR, Davy Crockett National Forest, and Nacogdoches.
  10. 1973 Map of Alto, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Alto, 1976 Print
    1973 Alto
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the East Texas crossroads of Alto remained a vital rail and road center amid the wooded heights of Cherokee County. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Palestine Cem, Harrison Cem, and the community of Redlawn.
  13. 1981 Map of Palestine
    1981 Map of Palestine
    1981 Palestine
    1981 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a crossroads of timber, rail, and energy in the early eighties, centered on the bustling junction at Palestine. Researchers can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Old Pioneer Cem, Lynch Academy, and Hudson Chapel.
  16. 1984 Map of Palestine
    1984 Map of Palestine
    1984 Palestine
    1984 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of massive reservoirs and protected timberlands between Palestine and Nacogdoches. Researchers can trace old routes like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities such as Tennessee Colony, Latexo, and Etoile.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 2010 Map of Alto, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alto, 2010 Print
    2010 Alto
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alto, including Redlawn, Central High, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Alto, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alto, 2013 Print
    2013 Alto
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alto, including Redlawn, Central High, and other nearby areas
  25. 2016 Map of Alto, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Alto, 2016 Print
    2016 Alto
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Alto, including Redlawn, Central High, and other nearby areas
  28. 2019 Map of Alto, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Alto, 2019 Print
    2019 Alto
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Alto, including Redlawn, Central High, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Alto, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alto, 2022 Print
    2022 Alto
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County in the 2020s remains a landscape of small communities and family landmarks. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural burial sites and homestead areas, including the Old Palestine Cem, Graveyard Hill, and the settlement of Redlawn.
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