Old Maps of San Marcos, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of San Marcos. 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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San Marcos, TX maps

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  1. 1911 Map of San Marcos
    1911 Map of San Marcos
    1911 San Marcos
    1911 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the peak of the railroad era shows a landscape of small farming communities and country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Comanche Flat or locate long-gone sites like Highpoint School and Bethany Church.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of San Marcos
    1919 Map of San Marcos
    1919 San Marcos
    1919 Print · USGS
    Texas at the close of the Great War was a landscape of river-fed farms and emerging rail corridors between San Marcos and Lockhart. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Clark Chapel, High Prairie School, and Larremore.

  3. 1929 Map of Hunter
    1929 Map of Hunter
    1929 Hunter
    1929 Print · USGS
    Comal County was a landscape of deep limestone valleys and winding river bends in the late twenties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Sattler or locate family landmarks near Waco Spring and Mountain Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Seguin
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties shows a thriving river-and-rail economy across the Guadalupe and Colorado basins. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes like the Southern Pacific through Seguin, locate oil wells, or find the Gary AAF near San Marcos.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 San Antonio
    1964 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive military air bases and the rising Canyon Reservoir. Trace family ties through historic rail towns like D'Hanis and Castroville or explore the Cold War footprint of Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 San Antonio
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's expanding post-war military and transportation footprint. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early residential boundaries of Alamo Heights or locate rural landmarks like St Hedwig and Medina Lake.

  7. 1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Seguin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the late fifties was a network of river-valley settlements and active oilfields tied together by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across Rabb Prairie, locate the Behring Store, or follow the Southern Pacific through Schulenburg.

  8. 1964 Map of Hunter, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hunter, 1965 Print
    1964 Hunter
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Comal County is characterized by a dense network of family cemeteries and dual-rail transit through the settlement of Hunter. Researchers can locate historic rural burial grounds like Rosenthal Cem and trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific and Missouri Kansas Texas lines.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1964 Map of San Marcos South, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of San Marcos South, 1966 Print
    1964 San Marcos South
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rural hills south of San Marcos were defined by a junction of major railroads and creek-fed farms in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Pitts Cemetery or locate old school sites like Bowie School near Centerpoint.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1964 Map of Uhland, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Uhland, 1966 Print
    1964 Uhland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Blackland Prairie of Hays and Caldwell Counties comes into focus during the mid-1960s, a time when small agricultural hubs still dominated the landscape. You can trace family roots through localized sites like Doyle Cem, San Juan Ch, and the rail-side community of Maxwell.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1964 Map of San Marcos North, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of San Marcos North, 1966 Print
    1964 San Marcos North
    1966 Print · USGS
    The hill country transition near San Marcos and Kyle is documented here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of river, rail, and university life. Researchers can trace the grounds of Southwest Texas State College or find family sites at Kyle Cem and Guadalupe Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of New Braunfels
    1985 Map of New Braunfels
    1985 New Braunfels
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country meets the growing San Antonio suburbs in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape of river-fed towns and military grounds. Trace family roots in historic Gruene or Boerne, and locate landmarks like Canyon Lake and Randolph Air Force Base.

  13. 1985 Map of Seguin, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Seguin, 1986 Print
    1985 Seguin
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-1980s is defined by its vital oil industry and the crossroads of major interstate and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Luling Oil Field, identify the site of Old Flatonia, or locate family landmarks near St James and Palmetto State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1992 Map of New Braunfels
    1992 Map of New Braunfels
    1992 New Braunfels
    1992 Print · USGS
    The San Antonio and New Braunfels corridor was expanding rapidly in the early nineties, balancing heavy military presence with Hill Country recreation. Trace the footprint of CAMP BULLIS MILITARY RESERVATION or locate old railroad stops along the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1995 Map of San Marcos North, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of San Marcos North, 1998 Print
    1995 San Marcos North
    1998 Print · USGS
    Hays County at the end of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the growing corridor between San Marcos and Kyle. Trace family history at the San Vincente Cem or explore the riverfront developments near Spring Lake and Fivemile Dam Park.

  16. 2022 Map of Hunter, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hunter, 2022 Print
    2022 Hunter
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Comal and Hays Counties are shown here during a period of rapid suburban growth between New Braunfels and San Marcos. Researchers can locate several historic family burial grounds, including Rosenthal Cem, Posey Cem, and the high point of Bading Hill.

  17. 2022 Map of San Marcos North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of San Marcos North, 2022 Print
    2022 San Marcos North
    2022 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country development and the San Marcos River headwaters are captured in this 2020s study. Researchers can trace the layout of Texas State University or locate several local burial grounds like Skyview Cem and Guadalupe Cem.

  18. 2022 Map of San Marcos South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of San Marcos South, 2022 Print
    2022 San Marcos South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The San Marcos corridor in the early 2020s shows a landscape of growing settlements and managed water. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Cheatham Cem, Redwood Cem, and the Braune Family Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Uhland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Uhland, 2022 Print
    2022 Uhland
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Hays and Caldwell county borderlands are captured here in the early 2020s, showing a mix of residential growth and rural heritage. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Michaels Cem, Ebenezer Cem, and the Maxwell Hispanic Cem.

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