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1970s Maps of Nueces County, Texas

Explore 11 historic maps of Nueces County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Nueces County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Nueces County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Nueces County, TX maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Estes, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Estes, 1973 Print
    1971 Estes
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early seventies reveals a landscape of industrial infrastructure and emerging shorefront communities along the Aransas County line. Trace the rail-and-water economy at the Carbon Black Plant or locate local landmarks like San Antonio Cem and City-by-the-Sea.
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  4. 1971 Map of Aransas Pass, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Aransas Pass, 1977 Print
    1971 Aransas Pass
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastal landscape near Aransas Pass comes alive in the early seventies, showcasing a period of maritime and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family roots through Prairie View Cem or locate old neighborhood schools like Keiberger Sch.
  7. 1975 Map of Port Aransas, 1985 Print
    1975 Map of Port Aransas, 1985 Print
    1975 Port Aransas
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas near the mid-seventies reveals a thriving maritime community and research hub on the barrier islands. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Royal Palm Cem, the Aransas Pass Lighthouse, and the Horace Caldwell Pier.
  10. 1978 Map of Driscoll West, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Driscoll West, 1979 Print
    1978 Driscoll West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas was a hub of energy production and rail transport in the late seventies. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the development of the Agua Dulce Stratton Oil and Gas Field alongside the town of Driscoll and the St James Cem.
  13. 1979 Map of Banquete
    1979 Map of Banquete
    1979 Banquete
    1979 Print · USGS
    Banquete and the surrounding Nueces County coastal plains are captured here in the late seventies during a peak of energy and rail activity. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's layout near the Texas Mexican railroad, locating the Cem, Sabiadura Park, and numerous oil and gas features.
  16. 1979 Map of Agua Dulce
    1979 Map of Agua Dulce
    1979 Agua Dulce
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high-production oil fields and rail junctions near the Jim Wells and Nueces county line are on display in the late 1970s. Trace the energy infrastructure of the Agua Dulce Oil Field and the rail corridors of the Texas Mexican through Agua Dulce and Bentonville.
  19. 1979 Map of Kingsville West
    1979 Map of Kingsville West
    1979 Kingsville West
    1979 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Kingsville are shown here during the late 1970s, where the legacy of the ranching industry meets the modern oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of King Ranch, locate the Harrel School, and identify gravesites at Chamberlain Cemetery.
  22. 1979 Map of Kingsville NW
    1979 Map of Kingsville NW
    1979 Kingsville NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie industry meets the ranching tradition in South Texas during the late seventies. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the intersection of three counties and locate landmarks like Magnolia Windmill, the Agua Dulce Oil and Gas Field, and San Fernando Creek.
  25. 1979 Map of Kingsville East
    1979 Map of Kingsville East
    1979 Kingsville East
    1979 Print · USGS
    The South Texas coastal plain thrives in the late seventies through oil production and aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood schools like Mc Roberts Sch, the grounds of Restland Memorial Park, and the industrial footprint of the Chemical Plant.
  28. 1979 Map of Orange Grove, 1991 Print
    1979 Map of Orange Grove, 1991 Print
    1979 Orange Grove
    1991 Print · USGS
    Orange Grove and the Jim Wells County hinterlands are documented here in the late seventies as the regional oil and gas industry expanded. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Mc Neill Cem and Reynolds Cem or the settlement of Alfred.
  31. 1979 Map of San Patricio, 1995 Print
    1979 Map of San Patricio, 1995 Print
    1979 San Patricio
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Nueces River valley in the late 1970s remains a landscape of historical depth and rural industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and landmarks like Fort Lipantitlan, Bluntzer, and the Old San Patricio Cem.
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