Old Maps of Medina County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 219 historic maps of Medina County. 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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Medina County, TX maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Frio Town, 1956 Print
    1928 Map of Frio Town, 1956 Print
    1928 Frio Town
    1956 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands of South Texas are documented here in the late 1920s, showing a landscape shaped by water rights and family holdings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the bounds of the Schuddemagen Ranch and Woodward Ranch or locate the old Post Office at Frio Town.

  2. 1942 Map of Natalia, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Natalia, 1956 Print
    1942 Natalia
    1956 Print · USGS
    Medina and Atascosa Counties are captured here during the mid-century, showing the shift from traditional ranching to an oil and rail economy. Genealogists can trace family holdings and local landmarks such as Bear Creek School, the Sullivan Ranch, and the early settlement at Zig Zag.

  3. 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

  4. 1956 Map of Sabinal
    1956 Map of Sabinal
    1956 Sabinal
    1956 Print · USGS
    Ranching and rail transit define this South Texas landscape in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings like the A Rothe Ranch, locate the industry of the Brick Yard, and follow the old Fort Clark-San Antonio Road past Sabinal.

  5. 1956 Map of New Fountain
    1956 Map of New Fountain
    1956 New Fountain
    1956 Print · USGS
    Medina County comes into focus during the war years, showing a landscape defined by ranching and military training. Genealogy researchers can trace family lines through labeled homesteads like HJ Meyers and Lee Batot, or locate the Hondo Navigation School and Blue Waterhole.

  6. 1956 Map of Tarpley
    1956 Map of Tarpley
    1956 Tarpley
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country around Tarpley comes into focus in this mid-century survey, showing the transition from family ranches to early industrial infrastructure. Trace old property lines and landmarks like Old Montell Camp, the German Settlement, and the Humble Pipeline.

  7. 1956 Map of Bandera
    1956 Map of Bandera
    1956 Bandera
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes alive in the mid-1950s as a landscape of remote ranches and critical waterholes. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings like Hanson Ranch or locate unique landmarks such as the Line Walkers Shanty and Bat Cave.

  8. 1956 Map of Medina Lake
    1956 Map of Medina Lake
    1956 Medina Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Medina Lake and the surrounding Texas highlands are captured here in the 1920s and early 1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties like Kallison Ranch and the Granieri Hotel, or locate landmarks such as the Mico P.O. and Toll Gate.

  9. 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.

  10. 1958 Map of La Coste, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of La Coste, 1961 Print
    1958 La Coste
    1961 Print · USGS
    Medina County during the late fifties shows a rural landscape shaped by the Medina River and the expanding irrigation systems of South Texas. Researchers can find long-standing landmarks like Our Lady of Grace Sch and the Castroville Air Force Auxiliary Field.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of La Coste NE, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of La Coste NE, 1961 Print
    1958 La Coste NE
    1961 Print · USGS
    Medina and Bexar Counties are captured in the late fifties, showcasing a transitional landscape of central Texas creek beds and rising hills. Local historians can trace the intricate drainages of Potranca Creek, Medio Creek, and the slopes of Loma Alta.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1964 Map of Ghost Hill, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Ghost Hill, 1966 Print
    1964 Ghost Hill
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern Frio County comes to life in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of the cattle industry and the energy boom. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Moore Cem or study the reach of the Big Foot Gas Field and the Missouri Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1964 Map of Riomedina, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Riomedina, 1966 Print
    1964 Riomedina
    1966 Print · USGS
    Medina County during the mid-1960s was a landscape of winding river valleys and quiet ranching communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Riomedina and Quihi, and locate landmarks like Indian Hill and Gabe Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Castroville, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Castroville, 1966 Print
    1964 Castroville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Alsatian-settled landscape of Medina County is captured here in the mid-sixties, from the bends of the Medina River to the rail siding at Dunlay. Trace family history and land use through labels like Chacowalla Water Hole, Bader, and the Southern Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1964 Map of Devine, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Devine, 1966 Print
    1964 Devine
    1966 Print · USGS
    Devine and the surrounding Medina County countryside are captured here in the mid-1960s as a thriving rail and agricultural hub. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites at Roberson Cem, trace the Missouri Pacific line, or find the Medina Lake State Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1964 Map of Moore, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Moore, 1966 Print
    1964 Moore
    1966 Print · USGS
    Moore and the surrounding Frio County ranch lands are documented here during the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line and locate rural landmarks like Tehuacana Cem and Moore Hollow.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Wilson Ranch, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Wilson Ranch, 1966 Print
    1964 Wilson Ranch
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ranching life on the Frio and Medina County line is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by water rights and wide-open range. Researchers can trace historic land use through cattle-country landmarks like Wilson Ranch, Javelin Windmill, and Slaughter Windmill.

  18. 1964 Map of Lytle, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Lytle, 1966 Print
    1964 Lytle
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Atascosa and Medina Counties are shaped here by rail corridors and oil production. Trace the legacy of Lytle and Natalia along the Missouri Pacific near the Verna-Anacacho Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1964 Map of Timber Creek, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Timber Creek, 1967 Print
    1964 Timber Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the edge of the Balcones Escarpment is mapped here during the 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace old property boundaries near Medina Lake or locate remote landmarks like One Horn Mountain and Indian Spring.

  20. 1964 Map of Bigfoot, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Bigfoot, 1967 Print
    1964 Bigfoot
    1967 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and oil production define this area during the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Brummett Cem and Moore Cem near the Big Foot Oil Field.

  21. 1964 Map of Biry, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Biry, 1967 Print
    1964 Biry
    1967 Print · USGS
    Medina County ranching and petroleum production are captured here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of winding creeks and active oil extraction. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Mussman Cem, the community of Biry, and the sprawling Taylor Ina Oil Field.

  22. 1964 Map of Yancey, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Yancey, 1967 Print
    1964 Yancey
    1967 Print · USGS
    Medina County ranch lands and small-town life are preserved here during the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace family history at Yancey Cem and Butts Cem or locate the boundaries of the Taylor-Ina Oil Field.

  23. 1964 Map of Medina Lake, 1968 Print
    1964 Map of Medina Lake, 1968 Print
    1964 Medina Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    Medina Lake and its jagged limestone shoreline are captured here in the early sixties as recreational communities began to flourish. Researchers can trace family sites near Lake Hills, find the Medina Dam, or locate the St Victors Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1964 Map of Tarpley, 1968 Print
    1964 Map of Tarpley, 1968 Print
    1964 Tarpley
    1968 Print · USGS
    Tarpley and the surrounding ranch lands of the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Garrison, Tarpley Gem Spring, and family-named features such as Winans Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1964 Map of Tarpley Pass, 1968 Print
    1964 Map of Tarpley Pass, 1968 Print
    1964 Tarpley Pass
    1968 Print · USGS
    Bandera and Medina counties come together in the Texas Hill Country during the mid-1960s, showing a rugged landscape of ranching and riverfront. Researchers can trace historical water sources and landmarks like Pear Tree Spring, El Paraiso Ranch, and the Tarpley Pass.
    3 unique versions available

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