Old Maps of Plainview, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Plainview. 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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Plainview, 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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 2010 Map of Anson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Anson, 2010 Print
    2010 Anson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Plainview, including Anson, Radium, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Anson, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Anson, 2012 Print
    2012 Anson
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Plainview, including Anson, Radium, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Anson, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Anson, 2016 Print
    2016 Anson
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Plainview, including Anson, Radium, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Anson, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Anson, 2019 Print
    2019 Anson
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Plainview, including Anson, Radium, and other nearby areas

  11. 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.

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