Old Maps of Shaws Bend, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Shaws Bend. 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 Shaws Bend.


Shaws Bend, TX maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1985 Map of Eagle Lake
    1985 Map of Eagle Lake
    1985 Eagle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the Colorado River and a booming energy sector. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-tied towns like La Grange and Fayetteville or locate the Frelsburg Oil Field and Stephen F Austin State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Borden, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Borden, 2010 Print
    2010 Borden
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Shaws Bend, including Borden, Colorado County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Borden, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Borden, 2013 Print
    2013 Borden
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Shaws Bend, including Borden, Colorado County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2016 Map of Borden, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Borden, 2016 Print
    2016 Borden
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Shaws Bend, including Borden, Colorado County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2019 Map of Borden, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Borden, 2019 Print
    2019 Borden
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Shaws Bend, including Borden, Colorado County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Borden, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Borden, 2022 Print
    2022 Borden
    2022 Print · USGS
    Colorado County near the river is documented here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape of rural homesteads and family cemeteries. Genealogists can trace several historical burial sites including Old Osage Cem, Good Hope Cem, and Borden Cem.

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