Old Maps of Ranger, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Ranger. 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 Ranger.


Ranger, TX maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Eastland
    1894 Map of Eastland
    1894 Eastland
    1894 Print · USGS
    Eastland County and its neighbors are captured here in the late nineteenth century during the expansion of the rail-and-ranching economy. Researchers can locate early town sites like Desdimonia and Merriman or trace the Texas Central Railroad through Carbon.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.

  4. 1966 Map of Ranger, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Ranger, 1970 Print
    1966 Ranger
    1970 Print · USGS
    Ranger and Eastland County are shown here in the mid-sixties, capturing a landscape defined by petroleum production and deep-rooted local communities. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Merriman Ch, Evergreen Cem, and the settlement at Olden.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Stephenville
    1985 Map of Stephenville
    1985 Stephenville
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by ranching, rail history, and early oil towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Texas Central railroad and locate rural communities like Desdemona, Lingleville, and Punkin Center.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Ranger, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ranger, 2011 Print
    2011 Ranger
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ranger, including Tiffin, Eastland County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2012 Map of Ranger, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ranger, 2012 Print
    2012 Ranger
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ranger, including Tiffin, Eastland County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2016 Map of Ranger, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ranger, 2016 Print
    2016 Ranger
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ranger, including Tiffin, Eastland County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2019 Map of Ranger, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ranger, 2019 Print
    2019 Ranger
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Ranger, including Tiffin, Eastland County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Ranger, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ranger, 2022 Print
    2022 Ranger
    2022 Print · USGS
    Ranger and the surrounding Eastland County ranch lands are shown here in the early 2020s as a hub of education and transit. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Evergreen and Merriman Cem, alongside local institutions like Ranger College.

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