Old Maps of Anson, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Anson. 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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Anson, TX maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Anson
    1891 Map of Anson
    1891 Anson
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jones County was still a frontier of small settlements and river crossings in the early 1890s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Anson alongside forgotten locales like Sandersville, Phantom Hill, and Rising Sun.

  2. 1893 Map of Anson
    1893 Map of Anson
    1893 Anson
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central West Texas in the early 1890s shows a landscape of cattle ranches and early outposts. Genealogists can locate family-named settlements like Sandersville and Newsom or trace the early community at Phantom Hill.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Hawley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Jones and Taylor Counties are captured in the late fifties during a period of significant petroleum expansion and rural settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Hawley, Anson, and the Cosden Refinery, or locate old landmarks like the Hodges Sch.

  5. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.

  6. 1965 Map of Anson, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Anson, 1967 Print
    1965 Anson
    1967 Print · USGS
    Jones County's plains are captured in the mid-sixties, centered on the growing town of Anson. Genealogists and historians can trace community landmarks like Anderson Chapel Cem, Hanna Ch, and the outlying settlement of Radium.

  7. 1984 Map of Truby
    1984 Map of Truby
    1984 Truby
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jones County ranching country and river bottoms are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of the Clear Fork Brazos River past the settlement of Truby and the outskirts of Anson.

  8. 1985 Map of Stamford, 1992 Print
    1985 Map of Stamford, 1992 Print
    1985 Stamford
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Brazos River country, showing a landscape defined by oil production and rail transport. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Avoca Sch, New Hope Ch, and the frontier history at Fort Griffin State Park.

  9. 2022 Map of Anson, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Anson, 2022 Print
    2022 Anson
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Jones County seat comes into focus during the early 2020s, showing the intersection of rural transit and civic life. Local researchers can locate the Jones County Courthouse, the Anderson Chapel Cem, and the waters of Anson North Lake.

  10. 2022 Map of Truby, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Truby, 2022 Print
    2022 Truby
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jones County ranchlands and river bends are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land ties near the Clear Fork Brazos River, Truby Cem, and the rural community of Truby.

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