Old Maps of Foster, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Foster. 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 Foster.


Foster, TX maps

(7)
  1. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive civil engineering and industrial transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the Houston suburbs and the maritime infrastructure of Galveston Bay, including the Gulf Freeway and the Texas City Dike.

  2. 1955 Map of Richmond, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Richmond, 1958 Print
    1955 Richmond
    1958 Print · USGS
    Fort Bend County during the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of meandering rivers and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family names through rural sites like Little Prayer Cem or follow the Old Spanish Trail through Rosenberg.

  3. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a powerhouse of oil and maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Houston and its ports, alongside landmarks like the Rice Institute and the Spindletop Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1971 Map of Richmond NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Richmond NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Richmond NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fort Bend and Harris counties are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a rural landscape defined by creek meanders and early energy development. Genealogists can locate Goss Cem and Briscoe Cem or trace family sites near Foster and Gaston.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Houston
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies shows a sprawling Houston metropolis linked to the sea by the massive Houston Ship Channel. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial landscape from the Astrodome to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1992 Map of Houston
    1992 Map of Houston
    1992 Houston
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Houston metropolitan area reached its modern sprawl in the early nineties, centered on the Buffalo Bayou and a massive regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of satellite cities like Sugar Land and Pasadena, or locate legacy sites like the Humble Oil Field and the NASA Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.

  7. 2022 Map of Richmond NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Richmond NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Richmond NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Fort Bend County at the peak of its modern expansion reveals the intersection of suburban growth and deep-rooted rural history. Trace old family landholdings near Foster and numerous burial sites like Gaston-White Cem and Briscoe Cem.

End of results
Showing maps 1-7 of 7

Top cities near Foster

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Foster?
  • What is the oldest map of Foster?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Foster for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Foster?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Foster?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Foster?
  • Where are historical maps of Foster sourced from?