Old Maps of Gardendale, Ector County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Gardendale. 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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Gardendale, Ector County maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Hobbs, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Hobbs, 1963 Print
    1954 Hobbs
    1963 Print · USGS
    The High Plains and Permian Basin transition is captured here at the height of the mid-century energy boom. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Humble City, locate the Potash Mine and Plant, and follow the Texas-New Mexico RR.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Hobbs
    1958 Map of Hobbs
    1958 Hobbs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas-New Mexico border are shown here during the height of the mid-century oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Hobbs, Lovington, and Jal, alongside ranching landmarks like James Ranch and the early Texas-New Mexico Railway.

  3. 1968 Map of Gardendale, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Gardendale, 1970 Print
    1968 Gardendale
    1970 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil fields of Andrews and Ector counties are captured here in the late sixties as industrial infrastructure expanded across the basin. Genealogists and historians can locate ranching landmarks like Circle Bar Ranch and early oil towns such as Scharbauer City and Gardendale.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1991 Map of Andrews, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Andrews, 1992 Print
    1991 Andrews
    1992 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil country comes into sharp focus in the early nineties, centered on the energy hub of Andrews. Researchers can trace the sprawling infrastructure of the Mabee Oil Field and Goldsmith Oil Field alongside Shafter Lake.

  5. 2022 Map of Gardendale, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gardendale, 2022 Print
    2022 Gardendale
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin landscape near the Ector and Andrews county line shows the growth of residential subdivisions north of Odessa. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern street developments like Morning Glory Rd alongside older routes like Wire Line Rd.

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