Old Maps of Bracken, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Bracken. 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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Bracken, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Schertz, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Schertz, 1959 Print
    1953 Schertz
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Texas countryside between San Antonio and Seguin comes alive in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-road network expanded around Randolph Field. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Davenport Cem, explore the early footprint of Schertz, and locate landmarks such as the Radio Tower (WOAI).

  2. 1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 San Antonio
    1964 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive military air bases and the rising Canyon Reservoir. Trace family ties through historic rail towns like D'Hanis and Castroville or explore the Cold War footprint of Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 San Antonio
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's expanding post-war military and transportation footprint. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early residential boundaries of Alamo Heights or locate rural landmarks like St Hedwig and Medina Lake.

  4. 1967 Map of Schertz, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Schertz, 1970 Print
    1967 Schertz
    1970 Print · USGS
    Bexar and Guadalupe counties are captured in a period of rapid suburban growth in the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Davenport Cem and Wheeler Cem while exploring the layout of Randolph Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of New Braunfels
    1985 Map of New Braunfels
    1985 New Braunfels
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country meets the growing San Antonio suburbs in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape of river-fed towns and military grounds. Trace family roots in historic Gruene or Boerne, and locate landmarks like Canyon Lake and Randolph Air Force Base.

  6. 1992 Map of New Braunfels
    1992 Map of New Braunfels
    1992 New Braunfels
    1992 Print · USGS
    The San Antonio and New Braunfels corridor was expanding rapidly in the early nineties, balancing heavy military presence with Hill Country recreation. Trace the footprint of CAMP BULLIS MILITARY RESERVATION or locate old railroad stops along the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1992 Map of Schertz
    1992 Map of Schertz
    1992 Schertz
    1992 Print · USGS
    The northeast San Antonio corridor was rapidly urbanizing in the early nineties, centered on the flight lines of Randolph Air Force Base. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Sahm Cem or Wheeler Cem, while tracing the rail-side growth of Bracken and Selma.

  8. 2022 Map of Schertz, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Schertz, 2022 Print
    2022 Schertz
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northeast of San Antonio in the 2020s, this area shows a landscape defined by military aviation and suburban expansion. Genealogists can trace family names at Davenport Cem, Wilhelm Seller Cem, and Fischer Schertz Cem.

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