Old Maps of Cross, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Cross. 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 Cross.


Cross, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Crystal City
    1953 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties was a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands along the Nueces River or locate heritage sites in Asherton, Big Wells, and Batesville.

  2. 1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Crystal City
    1976 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and oil country come into focus in the mid-fifties as the rail lines and rivers connect growing hubs. Researchers can trace the development of energy fields like Washburn Oil Field or locate historic settlements from Asherton to Three Rivers.

  3. 1956 Map of Franklin Settlement
    1956 Map of Franklin Settlement
    1956 Franklin Settlement
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching life is well-documented in this mid-century survey of the Atascosa and McMullen county line. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Burmeister Ranch, Kenny Ranch, and the Franklin Settlement (Cross).

  4. 1961 Map of Crystal City
    1961 Map of Crystal City
    1961 Crystal City
    1961 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early sixties reveals a landscape of massive cattle ranches and emerging oil fields. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail lines through Crystal City, or locate water features like Espantosa Lake and Boynton Reservoir.

  5. 1968 Map of Crystal City
    1968 Map of Crystal City
    1968 Crystal City
    1968 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by ranching roots and the vital waters of the Nueces River. Researchers can trace the rail-driven growth of Crystal City or locate landmarks like Pilot Knob and Espantosa Lake.

  6. 1969 Map of Cross, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Cross, 1972 Print
    1969 Cross
    1972 Print · USGS
    McMullen County ranch lands are documented here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by cattle tanks and oil exploration. Genealogists and local historians can locate Cross and its Cross Cem, alongside the Franklin Ranch and numerous named water features like Rocking Chair Tank.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Pleasanton
    1985 Map of Pleasanton
    1985 Pleasanton
    1985 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the mid-1980s is characterized by the rise of petroleum and new water projects like the Choke Canyon Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements along the Missouri Pacific and rural hubs such as Amphion, Fashing, and Campbellton.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2022 Map of Cross, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cross, 2022 Print
    2022 Cross
    2022 Print · USGS
    McMullen County ranch lands are detailed in this recent survey, showcasing a complex network of seasonal creeks and livestock tanks. Genealogists and researchers can locate the San Miguel Cem and trace rural routes like Yeager Rd and Franklin Ranch Rd.

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