Old Maps of Menard County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 158 historic maps of Menard 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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Menard County, TX maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Mason
    1887 Map of Mason
    1887 Mason
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes into focus during the late frontier era, centering on the vital cattle and trade crossroads of Mason. Researchers can trace early German-Texan settlements and rural post offices including Loyal Valley, Hoersterville, and Fredonia.

  2. 1892 Map of San Angelo
    1892 Map of San Angelo
    1892 San Angelo
    1892 Print · USGS
    San Angelo and the surrounding West Texas ranch lands appear here in the early 1890s as a vital junction for the river and rail. Researchers can trace early water sources and settlements like Christoval, Lipan Spring, and the G. C. & S. F. Ry. line.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1892 Map of Eden
    1892 Map of Eden
    1892 Eden
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching country in the late eighteen-hundreds is defined by the early development of Eden and the surrounding rangeland. Researchers can trace historic drainage and terrain features like Salt Gap, the Brady Mountains, and Kickapoo Creek.

  4. 1893 Map of Fort McKavett
    1893 Map of Fort McKavett
    1893 Fort McKavett
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central West Texas ranching life is frozen in time during the 1890s as the frontier era transitions to established livestock spreads. Trace family landholdings and early outposts like Fort McKavett, S.S.S. Ranch, and Henderson Brothers Ranch.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Mason
    1894 Map of Mason
    1894 Mason
    1894 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country ranching and frontier life are captured here in the 1890s, centered on the growing county seat. Genealogists can trace family-named settlements like Bodeville and Hoersterville or remote outposts like Camp San Saba.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1896 Map of Eden
    1896 Map of Eden
    1896 Eden
    1896 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching country was still largely open range in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early land use around Eden and follow the rugged escarpment of the Brady Mountains toward Salt Gap.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Brownwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the early fifties shows a landscape of rail-linked cattle towns and winding river valleys before modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and vanished rail stops like Trickham, Santa Anna, and the Brady Mountains.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Llano, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Llano, 1964 Print
    1954 Llano
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes appear in the mid-fifties, just as new reservoirs began reshaping the landscape. Trace ranching history and river routes from Mason to Llano, or follow the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe RR past Buchanan Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Sonora, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Sonora, 1965 Print
    1954 Sonora
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Edwards Plateau and West Texas ranching country come alive in this mid-century survey of the canyons and plateaus. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote settlements of Pandale and Loma Alta or follow the path of the Panhandle and Santa Fe RR.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 San Angelo
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Concho Valley and eastern Permian Basin transition from ranching to a burgeoning oil economy during the mid-twentieth century. Trace the expansion of San Angelo near Goodfellow AFB and locate old crossroads like Stiles, Texon, and Barnhart along the SANTA FE railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Llano
    1955 Map of Llano
    1955 Llano
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas and the Hill Country are seen here during the mid-1950s growth of the Highland Lakes. Trace old settlements and geologic landmarks from Enchanted Rock and Longhorn Cavern to the small community of Luckenbach.

  12. 1956 Map of Llano, 1976 Print
    1956 Map of Llano, 1976 Print
    1956 Llano
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes alive in this mid-seventies survey of the Llano Uplift and Colorado River lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Luckenbach and Castell or locate the famed L B J Ranch and Enchanted Rock.

  13. 1958 Map of Sonora
    1958 Map of Sonora
    1958 Sonora
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos region come alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape of remote ranchlands and historic frontier outposts. Trace the legacy of Fort Lancaster Ruins, the limestone depths of Devils Sinkhole Cavern, and the path of the Pecos River.

  14. 1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 San Angelo
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the late fifties centers on the growing hub of San Angelo and its vital river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Santa Fe railroad to outposts like Fort Chadbourne, Big Lake, and the specialized community of Sanatorium.

  15. 1963 Map of McKegan Draw NE, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of McKegan Draw NE, 1966 Print
    1963 McKegan Draw NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands at the intersection of Kimble and Menard Counties are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family legacies at the Lehne Ranch, Graham Ranch, and Johnston Ranch, or locate the Murr Ch at the edge of the creek draws.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 San Angelo
    1965 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the petroleum industry and strategic water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor through Texon and Big Lake, or locate military landmarks like Goodfellow AFB and Broome Air Force Auxiliary Airfield.

  17. 1968 Map of Sheep Run Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Sheep Run Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Sheep Run Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country landscape near the Llano River is captured in the late sixties, showing the convergence of Mason, Menard, and Kimble counties. Trace the paths of Leon Creek and Sheep Run or locate landmarks like Hogg Bluff and James River Road.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1968 Map of London, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of London, 1971 Print
    1968 London
    1971 Print · USGS
    London sits at the heart of this late-sixties Kimble County survey, where the Hill Country terrain meets the local ranching economy. Researchers can locate the London Cem and the prominent Reichenau Gap, or trace the path of the Llano River.

  19. 1970 Map of Callan, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Callan, 1973 Print
    1970 Callan
    1973 Print · USGS
    Texas ranch country on the Menard and Concho county line appears here in the early seventies, centered on the railroad siding at Callan. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, Loveless Cem, and a private Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1970 Map of Clear Creek Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Clear Creek Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Clear Creek Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The San Saba River valley in the 1970s reveals a landscape of isolated cemeteries and active oil exploration. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Waddell Cem and Ellis Cem or trace the river to Beyer Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1970 Map of San Augustine Draw, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of San Augustine Draw, 1973 Print
    1970 San Augustine Draw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Menard County ranching country comes into focus in 1970, showing a landscape of seasonal draws and working livestock lands. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Womack Ranch, the remote Benson settlement, and the private Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1970 Map of Needle Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Needle Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Needle Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rolling ranchlands where McCulloch, Concho, and Menard counties meet are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace land use through landmarks like the Ford Ranch, the AT&SF rail line, and family-named water sources like Bee Gum Tank.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1970 Map of Julio Draw, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Julio Draw, 1973 Print
    1970 Julio Draw
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Menard and Kimble county line in the early 1970s reveals a ranching landscape carved by deep draws and seasonal washes. Researchers can trace the mid-century infrastructure of Baker Ranch and locate remote sites like the Roadside Park or the Pumping Station.

  24. 1970 Map of Rust Ranch, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rust Ranch, 1973 Print
    1970 Rust Ranch
    1973 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of the Texas Hill Country appears in the early seventies, spanning the Kimble and Menard county line. Genealogists and land historians can trace family holdings like Rust Ranch and Spiller Ranch alongside the springs and Gravel Pits that supported the local economy.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1970 Map of Brewer Hollow, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Brewer Hollow, 1973 Print
    1970 Brewer Hollow
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Kimble and Menard county borderlands are shown here in the early seventies, a landscape of ranching and remote draws. Researchers can trace family history at the Bannowsky Cem or locate old water sources like Iona Spring and Walton Spring.

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