Old Maps of Colorado County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 179 historic maps of Colorado County. 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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Colorado County, TX maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Fayettsville
    1919 Map of Fayettsville
    1919 Fayettsville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Fayette and Colorado counties are captured here in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by the railroad and the river. Researchers can trace the routes of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway to historic hubs like Fayetteville and Ellinger.

  2. 1919 Map of Schulenburg, 1956 Print
    1919 Map of Schulenburg, 1956 Print
    1919 Schulenburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Texas at the close of the Great War was a landscape of rail-connected towns and river crossings. Genealogists can trace family roots through the settlements of High Hill, Dubina, and St. Johns, while following the old fords across the Navidad River.

  3. 1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Seguin
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties shows a thriving river-and-rail economy across the Guadalupe and Colorado basins. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes like the Southern Pacific through Seguin, locate oil wells, or find the Gary AAF near San Marcos.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Bellville
    1956 Map of Bellville
    1956 Bellville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Texas farming life in the mid-fifties is captured here as small communities and rural school districts thrive along the San Bernard River. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Industry, New Ulm, and the Cat Springs Sch.

  5. 1956 Map of Glidden
    1956 Map of Glidden
    1956 Glidden
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie and river bottomlands near the Colorado River are captured here during the mid-century, showing the rail-driven growth of Columbus. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossings near Rock Island, Borden, and the Skull Creek drainage.

  6. 1956 Map of La Grange
    1956 Map of La Grange
    1956 La Grange
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Fayette County thrived as a rail and river hub at the start of the twentieth century, anchored by the crossroads of La Grange. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural settlements like Swiss Alps, Ammansville, and Oldenburg.

  7. 1956 Map of Wallis
    1956 Map of Wallis
    1956 Wallis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Brazos and San Bernard rivers dominate this coastal prairie landscape during the early twentieth century. Trace family roots and vanished rail stops through Wallis, Chesterville, and Lissie along the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.

  8. 1957 Map of Eagle Lake
    1957 Map of Eagle Lake
    1957 Eagle Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Texas coastal prairie life in the early twentieth century is defined here by the convergence of major rail lines and the namesake Eagle Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of localized junctions and settlements like Alleyton, Altair, and Rice Land.

  9. 1957 Map of Ellinger, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Ellinger, 1958 Print
    1957 Ellinger
    1958 Print · USGS
    Fayette and Colorado Counties are captured here in the late fifties, centered on the town of Ellinger and the winding COLORADO RIVER. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks like Rocky Hill Sch, Shaws Bend Cem, and the OLD RAILROAD GRADE.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Altair, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Altair, 1958 Print
    1957 Altair
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Colorado County is defined here by the winding river and the growth of the local oil industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Spanish Trail and locate community sites like the Washington Carver Sch or Gaines Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Columbus, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Columbus, 1958 Print
    1957 Columbus
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the bend of the Colorado River near Columbus was a hub of rail lines and early highways. Researchers can trace the Old Spanish Trail past the Columbus Oil Field or locate local landmarks like the City Cem and Glidden.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Borden, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Borden, 1958 Print
    1957 Borden
    1958 Print · USGS
    Borden and Colorado County are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of river-bottom farms and emerging oil interests. Researchers can trace family roots at St Johns Ch, Oak Grove Sch, and the Borden Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Ammannsville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Ammannsville, 1958 Print
    1957 Ammannsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Fayette County communities like Ammannsville and Holman are captured in the late fifties as they remained centered on local parishes and rural schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bictner Cem, Hostyn Sch, and the St Wenceslaus Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Seguin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the late fifties was a network of river-valley settlements and active oilfields tied together by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across Rabb Prairie, locate the Behring Store, or follow the Southern Pacific through Schulenburg.

  15. 1958 Map of Industry, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Industry, 1959 Print
    1958 Industry
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Austin and Fayette county lines intersect in the late fifties, revealing a rural landscape of German settlements and family farms. Trace local heritage at Industry, New Ulm, and Cherry Chapel, or follow the MISSOURI KANSAS TEXAS rail line.

  16. 1958 Map of Frelsburg, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Frelsburg, 1959 Print
    1958 Frelsburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    Frelsburg and the surrounding Colorado County countryside are shown here in the late fifties as the local economy balanced ranching with oil production. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like Kaiser Cem, the St Peter and Paul Sch, and the Zimmerscheidt Community Center.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Bernardo, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bernardo, 1959 Print
    1958 Bernardo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Colorado and Austin counties come alive in this late fifties survey of the San Bernard River valley. Genealogists can trace family heritage through a remarkable number of local burial sites like Hinsley Cem and Gadecke Cem, or locate the historic Bernardo Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1958 Map of Fayetteville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fayetteville, 1959 Print
    1958 Fayetteville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Fayetteville and its surrounding farmsteads were recorded here in the late fifties as the local economy balanced rail transit and rural industry. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Halimecek Cem, Ross Prairie Ch, and the old rail siding at Tamberg.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1958 Map of Alleyton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Alleyton, 1959 Print
    1958 Alleyton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River valley near Alleyton comes alive in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of river-bend settlements and deep-rooted Texas history. Researchers can locate the Atascosito Crossing, the Alley House, and early family plots like the Brindhack Obenchain Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1959 Map of Garwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Garwood, 1960 Print
    1959 Garwood
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastal prairie near the Colorado River comes to life here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by rice farming and oil exploration. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites at Nada Cem, St Mary Sch, and Garwood Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1959 Map of Bonus, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bonus, 1960 Print
    1959 Bonus
    1960 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains of Wharton and Colorado counties are captured here in the late fifties as the local economy balanced rail transport and river resources. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Frazer Cem, Elm Grove Ch, and the rail siding at Boedecker Junction.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1960 Map of Lissie, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Lissie, 1961 Print
    1960 Lissie
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wharton County agricultural and industrial life is captured here in the early sixties, showing the expansion of oil and gas alongside traditional rice farming. Trace the rail-and-canal network between Lissie and Nottawa, or locate the Rice Mill and Chesterville Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1960 Map of Rexville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Rexville, 1961 Print
    1960 Rexville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Austin and Wharton Counties are captured here in the early sixties as the oil and gas industry matured. Trace old rail lines like the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe through Rexville or locate the Chesterville Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of New Ulm, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of New Ulm, 1965 Print
    1963 New Ulm
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Austin County are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural hamlets. Genealogists can trace family lines through National Cemetery and Zettle Cemetery, or locate the old Missouri Kansas Texas rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1963 Map of Eagle Lake, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Eagle Lake, 1965 Print
    1963 Eagle Lake
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Colorado County prairie comes alive in this early 1960s survey, centered on the rail hub of Eagle Lake. Genealogists can trace family sites at Mount Zion Cem or Lakeside Cem, while collectors can map the era's Strip Mine and oil field growth.
    2 unique versions available

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