Old Maps of Valley View Ridge, Gaines County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Valley View Ridge. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Valley View Ridge.


Valley View Ridge, Gaines 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. 1970 Map of Seagraves SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Seagraves SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Seagraves SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Gaines County in the early 1970s is a landscape defined by the West Texas petroleum industry. Researchers can trace the extensive pipeline networks of the O D C Oil Field or locate the Sulfur Plant, Refinery, and the County Memorial Cem.

  4. 1985 Map of Seminole, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Seminole, 1986 Print
    1985 Seminole
    1986 Print · USGS
    Gaines County and its neighbors are captured in the mid-eighties during a period of sustained energy production and agricultural persistence. Researchers can trace the sprawling oil fields and rail stops along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe near Denver City and Mungerville.

  5. 1992 Map of Seminole
    1992 Map of Seminole
    1992 Seminole
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Texas high plains in the early nineties show a landscape of heavy oil production and rural crossroads. Trace old family connections near Seminole, Denver City, or Seagraves, and explore the natural geography of Cedar (Salt) Lake.

  6. 2022 Map of Seagraves SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Seagraves SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Seagraves SW
    2022 Print · USGS
    The West Texas high plains of Gaines County are captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by industrial roads and drainage basins. Researchers can trace local family landmarks and infrastructure along Wardswell Draw or locate the Gaines County Memorial Cem.

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