Old Maps of Mesquite, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Mesquite. 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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Mesquite, TX maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Dallas
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Dallas area during the late nineteenth century was a rapidly growing rail hub still defined by its river crossings and rural outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the metroplex through early landmarks like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haughts Store.

  2. 1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Dallas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Dallas was a rising railroad power in the 1890s, when iron rails and river crossings dictated the growth of North Texas. Genealogists can locate vanished landmarks and rural hubs like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haught's Store before the city's modern sprawl.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Dallas
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the metroplex through landmarks like Hensley Field, Boles Orphan Home, and the Texas & Pacific RR.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Kaufman
    1956 Map of Kaufman
    1956 Kaufman
    1956 Print · USGS
    Texas cotton and rail country come alive in this survey of the northern Trinity River basin. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Convent Hall, the Negro School, and rural communities such as Scurry, Talty, and Gastonia.

  5. 1957 Map of White Rock Lake, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of White Rock Lake, 1959 Print
    1957 White Rock Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    East Dallas and the surrounding suburban reaches are shown in this late fifties survey as the urban grid expands toward White Rock Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Reinhardt, the grounds of the Buckner Orphans Home, and regional hubs like White Rock Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.

  7. 1958 Map of Hutchins, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hutchins, 1959 Print
    1958 Hutchins
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Dallas and the Trinity River valley are captured here in the late fifties as suburban expansion begins to reach into the river-bottom sporting clubs. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Morning School, Carver Cemetery, and the Hutchins Boys Industrial School.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of White Rock Lake, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of White Rock Lake, 1974 Print
    1958 White Rock Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    East Dallas and the surrounding suburban reaches are shown here during a mid-century period of intense residential growth. Researchers can trace the development of local schools like Adams High Sch, find the Buckner Orphans Home, or locate the former sites of White Rock Airport and Garland Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Mesquite, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mesquite, 1960 Print
    1959 Mesquite
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and Sunnyvale are documented during a period of rapid suburbanization as residential grids began to meet rural bottomlands. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Macedonia Ch, Tripp, and the Florence Black Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Seagoville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Seagoville, 1960 Print
    1959 Seagoville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Dallas in the late fifties, this area shows the growth of Seagoville and Balch Springs near the East Fork Trinity River. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds like Potter Cem and community landmarks such as the Seagoville Federal Correctional Institution.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Seagoville, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Seagoville, 1962 Print
    1959 Seagoville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Dallas in the late fifties, the Trinity River valley served as a busy corridor of railroads and growing townships. Trace family roots at Sand Branch Cem, locate the Hutchins Boys Industrial Sch, and explore the winding Parsons Slough.

  12. 1959 Map of Garland, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Garland, 1963 Print
    1959 Garland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dallas County is captured in the late fifties as small towns begin to merge into a growing suburban landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots at Blewett Cem and see the early footprints of Richardson, Sunnyvale, and the White Rock Airport.

  13. 1963 Map of Forney South
    1963 Map of Forney South
    1963 Forney South
    1963 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County agricultural life is captured here in the 1960s as water management projects began to reshape the Trinity River basin. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate family burial grounds like Shipley Cem and Antioch Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Dallas
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Texas metropolitan landscape comes into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth expands toward the eastern reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Oak Cliff Cem, rail corridors of the Texas & Pacific RR, and landmarks such as Southern Methodist University.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1995 Map of Hutchins, 2001 Print
    1995 Map of Hutchins, 2001 Print
    1995 Hutchins
    2001 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Dallas and the Trinity River corridor are shown during a time of suburban expansion and industrial transition. Researchers can trace historic sites like Lincoln Memorial Park (Cem), the Hutchins Boys Industrial School, and McCommas Bluff.

  16. 1995 Map of Mesquite, 2002 Print
    1995 Map of Mesquite, 2002 Print
    1995 Mesquite
    2002 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and Garland expand toward the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard during the mid-nineties as suburban development meets older rural settlements. Researchers can trace the evolution of local landmarks from Rose Hill Church to the Long Creek Cemetery and Town East Mall.

  17. 1995 Map of White Rock Lake, 2002 Print
    1995 Map of White Rock Lake, 2002 Print
    1995 White Rock Lake
    2002 Print · USGS
    East Dallas and the surrounding suburban reaches are shown here in the mid-nineties as the city's residential and educational infrastructure matured. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Bernard Ch or trace the early foundations of Scyene and Reinhardt.

  18. 2022 Map of Seagoville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Seagoville, 2022 Print
    2022 Seagoville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Seagoville and the Trinity River floodplain are captured in this recent survey, showing the expansion of the Dallas metro area. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds, including the Newton Family Cem, Lee Cem, and Potter Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Hutchins, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hutchins, 2022 Print
    2022 Hutchins
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Dallas County appears here in the early 2020s, showcasing the transition from suburban neighborhoods to the Trinity River floodplains. Researchers can locate family sites at Hutchins Cem or Albert Carver Cem and trace the wetlands near the Fin and Feather Club Lake.

  20. 2022 Map of Forney South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Forney South, 2022 Print
    2022 Forney South
    2022 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County in the 2020s reveals a mix of rapid suburban expansion and preserved rural heritage. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Lone Elm - Shipley Cem and Crandall Community Cem near the banks of Mustang Creek.

  21. 2022 Map of White Rock Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of White Rock Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 White Rock Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Dallas and its eastern suburbs are captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the recreational waters of White Rock Lake. Researchers can trace local history through a high concentration of cemeteries and landmarks like Zacha Junction, Warren Angus Ferris Cem, and Reinhardt.

  22. 2022 Map of Mesquite, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mesquite, 2022 Print
    2022 Mesquite
    2022 Print · USGS
    The eastern Dallas suburbs and the Trinity River floodplains come to life in this contemporary study of growth and local heritage. Researchers can trace family sites at Mesquite Cem, Lyons Cem, and the historic community of Tripp.

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