Old Maps of Buda, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Buda. 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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  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Buda.


Buda, TX maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Austin
    1896 Map of Austin
    1896 Austin
    1896 Print · USGS
    Austin and its surrounding counties are shown in the mid-1890s, capturing the transition from frontier river crossings to a rail-centered regional hub. Researchers can trace historic river access points like Cameron Ferry alongside vanished landmarks such as Johnson's Institute and Moore & Berry's Store.

  2. 1897 Map of Austin
    1897 Map of Austin
    1897 Austin
    1897 Print · USGS
    Texas in the late 1890s reveals a capital city defined by its river and an expanding railroad network. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and early centers of learning like Saint Edward's College, Johnson's Institute, and Anderson Mill.

  3. 1910 Map of Austin
    1910 Map of Austin
    1910 Austin
    1910 Print · USGS
    Austin and the surrounding Travis County hill country are captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate pioneer landmarks like Anderson Mill, Mc.Kinney Falls, and numerous river crossings including Lohmann Ford.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Austin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas is captured during a period of steady growth as the capital city and its neighboring farm towns began to modernize. Researchers can trace historic rail corridors like the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks such as Bergstrom Air Force Base and Pilot Knob.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Buda
    1960 Print · USGS
    Buda and the southern reaches of Travis and Hays Counties are seen here in the late fifties during a period of steady ranching and early suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ranch lands and historic sites like Science Hall, Goforth, and the Old San Antonio Road.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1968 Map of Buda, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Buda, 1971 Print
    1968 Buda
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Hays and Travis County borderlands come to life in this late sixties survey of the Buda area. Genealogists and historians can trace family names and early rural centers through sites like Allen Cem, Science Hall, and the Martin Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1968 Map of Mountain City, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Mountain City, 1971 Print
    1968 Mountain City
    1971 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country ranching life is well-documented here in the late sixties, showing the vast estates and rural outposts south of Austin. Researchers can trace family legacies at Kuykendall Ranch, Ruby Ranch, and the Barton Cem near the banks of Onion Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties reveals a region in transition, balancing rapid urban growth in Austin with deep-rooted rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Johns Ch, the Science Hall schoolhouse, and long-standing communities like Webberville and Manchaca.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Mountain City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mountain City, 2010 Print
    2010 Mountain City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Kyle, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of Buda, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buda, 2010 Print
    2010 Buda
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Austin, Kyle, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Buda, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buda, 2013 Print
    2013 Buda
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Austin, Kyle, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Mountain City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mountain City, 2013 Print
    2013 Mountain City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Kyle, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Mountain City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mountain City, 2016 Print
    2016 Mountain City
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Kyle, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Buda, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Buda, 2016 Print
    2016 Buda
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Austin, Kyle, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Buda, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Buda, 2019 Print
    2019 Buda
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Austin, Kyle, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Mountain City, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mountain City, 2019 Print
    2019 Mountain City
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Buda, including Kyle, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Mountain City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mountain City, 2022 Print
    2022 Mountain City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Hays County undergoes significant transformation in this modern era as suburban growth reaches toward the Blanco River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace legacy sites like Barton Cem alongside newer landmarks such as Rutherford Ranch Airport and Hays City.

  18. 2022 Map of Buda, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Buda, 2022 Print
    2022 Buda
    2022 Print · USGS
    The corridor between Buda and Kyle comes into sharp focus during this era of Central Texas growth. Genealogists can trace early settler history at Winters Cem and Antioch Cem or follow the historic route of the Old San Antonio Rd.

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