Old Maps of DeWitt County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 69 historic maps of DeWitt 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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DeWitt County, TX maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Smiley
    1920 Map of Smiley
    1920 Smiley
    1920 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and rail life are preserved here in the era following the first World War. Genealogists can trace family roots through labeled landmarks like Willow Springs Ranch, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the settlement at Nixon.

  2. 1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Beeville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Texas Coastal Bend in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and vital maritime corridors. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Goliad, locate the Matagorda Lighthouse, and explore the sprawling Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

  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 Beeville
    1956 Map of Beeville
    1956 Beeville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas and the brush country interior are shown in the mid-fifties, from the coastal bays to the inland oil fields. Trace the old rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate the historic Matagorda Lighthouse and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1959 Map of Hochheim, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hochheim, 1960 Print
    1959 Hochheim
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Guadalupe River valley in the late fifties was a landscape of winding oxbows and rural crossings at the DeWitt-Gonzales county line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Ebenezer Ch, the community of Dreyer, and several Gravel Pits.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Hamon, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hamon, 1960 Print
    1959 Hamon
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Guadalupe River valley in Gonzales County appears here in the late fifties, during a period of shifting rural settlements. Researchers can locate the Hamon (Original Townsite), find the Hamon Ch, and trace old industrial sites like the local Clay Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Beeville
    1960 Map of Beeville
    1960 Beeville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of growing towns and vital military outposts like Foster AFB. Researchers can trace old rail lines including the Missouri Pacific and explore the vast Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

  9. 1960 Map of Cuero, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Cuero, 1961 Print
    1960 Cuero
    1961 Print · USGS
    Cuero and the surrounding DeWitt County ranching and rail lands are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through several burial grounds like Hillside Cem and Westville Cem, alongside rural schools such as Ratcliffe Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Concrete, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Concrete, 1961 Print
    1960 Concrete
    1961 Print · USGS
    DeWitt County appears in the early sixties as a landscape of river bends and rail lines at the height of its mid-century rural character. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Nelms Cem, the Valley View Sch, and the community hub of Concrete.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Blackwell Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Blackwell Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Blackwell Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    DeWitt County ranchlands come into focus in 1960, showing the rural lifestyle of Central Texas during the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Respondek Ranch and locate community landmarks such as St John Ch and the Woods Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1960 Map of Cheapside, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Cheapside, 1962 Print
    1960 Cheapside
    1962 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape near the Gonzales and De Witt County line comes to life in this early 1960s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Mt Enon Cemetery and Rupert Cemetery or explore the geography around Cheapside and Five Mile Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Westhoff, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Westhoff, 1962 Print
    1960 Westhoff
    1962 Print · USGS
    The rural crossing at Westhoff during the early 1960s reveals a classic South Texas landscape of family ranches and rail-side industry. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like St Aloysius Cem, the Du Bose Ranch Headquarters, and the Texas and New Orleans rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Sample, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Sample, 1963 Print
    1961 Sample
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Gonzales and De Witt counties come to life in the early sixties, showing the agricultural landscape anchored by the Southern Pacific rail line. Researchers can locate the Sample settlement, family-named landmarks like Van Cleave Mound, and the Billings Cem or Sample Cem burial sites.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1961 Map of New Davy, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of New Davy, 1963 Print
    1961 New Davy
    1963 Print · USGS
    DeWitt County ranch land and rural crossroads are captured here in the early sixties at the intersection of three Texas counties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sand Gate Cem and trace the paths of Little Salt Creek and Fifteenmile Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1961 Map of Ecleto, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Ecleto, 1964 Print
    1961 Ecleto
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Karnes and Wilson Counties comes into focus during the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by oil and ranching. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Treybig Cem and Gillett Sch or trace the Person Oil Field and Ecleto Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1962 Map of Verhelle, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Verhelle, 1964 Print
    1962 Verhelle
    1964 Print · USGS
    DeWitt County in the early 1960s was defined by the winding Guadalupe River and a growing energy economy. Trace the footprint of the Thomaston Oil Field or locate historic burial sites like Panteon San Isidro Labrador Cem and Taylor Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1962 Map of Edgar, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Edgar, 1964 Print
    1962 Edgar
    1964 Print · USGS
    DeWitt County in the early 1960s shows a landscape of South Texas ranching and oil production along the rail lines. Local researchers can locate Edgar and Stratton, alongside family-history sites like Alexander Cem and Mt Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1962 Map of Terryville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Terryville, 1964 Print
    1962 Terryville
    1964 Print · USGS
    DeWitt and Lavaca counties are shown here in the early 1960s as the local economy balanced ranching with a growing petroleum industry. Researchers can trace family sites at Terryville, locate the BRUSHY CREEK OIL FIELD, and find the Cook-Holland Cem or Hebron Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1963 Map of Yoakum, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Yoakum, 1964 Print
    1963 Yoakum
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the railroad town of Yoakum served as a bustling crossroads for the Southern Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, including the Sons of Herman Cem, Pearl City, and Morris Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1963 Map of Fordtran, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Fordtran, 1964 Print
    1963 Fordtran
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural border of De Witt and Victoria counties comes into focus in the early 1960s as a hub for petroleum and ranching. Researchers can trace the Railroad Grade near Fordtran or locate specific well sites within the Barry Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1963 Map of Sweet Home, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sweet Home, 1964 Print
    1963 Sweet Home
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lavaca County's ranching and energy landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the rural community of Sweet Home. Researchers can trace family history through numerous sites like Queen of Peace Cem or explore the industrial footprint of the South Yoakum Oilfield.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1963 Map of Meyersville, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Meyersville, 1965 Print
    1963 Meyersville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Meyersville and Arneckeville appear at a peak of energy production in the early sixties, as gas fields began to overlay the older ranching landscape. Researchers can trace family sites at St Peter and Pauls Ch, the De Witt Sch, and St Joseph Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Choate, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Choate, 1965 Print
    1963 Choate
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Texas petroleum production and ranching define this area in the early sixties as the oil industry expanded across Karnes County. Researchers can locate the settlement of Choate, trace the Southern Pacific rail line, and find the Cabeza Creek Refinery.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1963 Map of Weesatche, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Weesatche, 1965 Print
    1963 Weesatche
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural crossing of Goliad and De Witt counties comes into focus in the 1960s as a landscape of ranching and energy. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Weesatche Cem or locate the old community at Barnes amidst the Weesatche Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available

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