Old Maps of Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6,317 historic maps of Texas. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Texas.


Texas maps

(6,317)
  1. 1885 Map of Taylor
    1885 Map of Taylor
    1885 Taylor
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Hutto, Belton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1885 Map of Bastrop
    1885 Map of Bastrop
    1885 Bastrop
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Manor, Elgin, and other nearby areas

  3. 1885 Map of San Saba
    1885 Map of San Saba
    1885 San Saba
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including San Saba, Goldthwaite, and other nearby areas

  4. 1887 Map of Taylor
    1887 Map of Taylor
    1887 Taylor
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Hutto, Belton, and other nearby areas

  5. 1887 Map of Llano
    1887 Map of Llano
    1887 Llano
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Llano, Baby Head, and other nearby areas

  6. 1887 Map of Lampasas
    1887 Map of Lampasas
    1887 Lampasas
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Lampasas, Kempner, and other nearby areas

  7. 1887 Map of Blanco
    1887 Map of Blanco
    1887 Blanco
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Lakeway, Marble Falls, and other nearby areas

  8. 1887 Map of Mason
    1887 Map of Mason
    1887 Mason
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Mason, Koocksville, and other nearby areas

  9. 1887 Map of Burnet
    1887 Map of Burnet
    1887 Burnet
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Marble Falls, Burnet, and other nearby areas

  10. 1887 Map of Coleman, 1889 Print
    1887 Map of Coleman, 1889 Print
    1887 Coleman
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Brownwood, Coleman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1888 Map of Hamilton
    1888 Map of Hamilton
    1888 Hamilton
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Hamilton, Hico, and other nearby areas

  12. 1888 Map of Meridian
    1888 Map of Meridian
    1888 Meridian
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Clifton, Meridian, and other nearby areas

  13. 1889 Map of Granbury
    1889 Map of Granbury
    1889 Granbury
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Cleburne, Granbury, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  14. 1889 Map of Brownwood
    1889 Map of Brownwood
    1889 Brownwood
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Brownwood, Comanche, and other nearby areas

  15. 1889 Map of Coleman, 1905 Print
    1889 Map of Coleman, 1905 Print
    1889 Coleman
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Brownwood, Coleman, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1890 Map of Stephenville
    1890 Map of Stephenville
    1890 Stephenville
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Stephenville, Dublin, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1890 Map of Breckenridge
    1890 Map of Breckenridge
    1890 Breckenridge
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Breckenridge, Strawn, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  18. 1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print
    1890 Abilene
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Abilene, Clyde, and other nearby areas

  19. 1891 Map of Weatherford
    1891 Map of Weatherford
    1891 Weatherford
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Fort Worth, Weatherford, and other nearby areas

  20. 1891 Map of Hayrick
    1891 Map of Hayrick
    1891 Hayrick
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including San Angelo, Robert Lee, and other nearby areas

  21. 1891 Map of Las Cruces
    1891 Map of Las Cruces
    1891 Las Cruces
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including El Paso, Las Cruces, and other nearby areas

  22. 1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Dallas
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Dallas, Plano, and other nearby areas

  23. 1891 Map of Palo Pinto
    1891 Map of Palo Pinto
    1891 Palo Pinto
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Mineral Wells, Strawn, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  24. 1891 Map of Anson
    1891 Map of Anson
    1891 Anson
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Abilene, Stamford, and other nearby areas

  25. 1891 Map of Cleburne
    1891 Map of Cleburne
    1891 Cleburne
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Texas, including Grand Prairie, Burleson, and other nearby areas

Showing maps 1-25 of 6,317

Top cities of Texas

See more

Top counties of Texas

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Texas?
  • What is the oldest map of Texas?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Texas for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Texas?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Texas?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Texas?
  • Where are historical maps of Texas sourced from?