Old Maps of Lakewood, Vidor for Metal Detecting

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


Lakewood, Vidor maps

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  1. 1926 Map of Texla
    1926 Map of Texla
    1926 Texla
    1926 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-1920s is defined by its winding waterways and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Kansas City Southern route past the Linscomb Cem and the settlement at Texla.

  2. 1943 Map of Texla, 1953 Print
    1943 Map of Texla, 1953 Print
    1943 Texla
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the intersection of new rail lines and older timber mill roads. Genealogists can locate family sites like Singleton Cem and Linscomb Cem near the banks of Cow Bayou.

  3. 1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Lake Charles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the rise of the petrochemical industry and deep-water navigation. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous small-town settlements and oil developments like Nibletts Bluff, the Lockport Oil Field, and Starks.

  4. 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Lake Charles
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive petroleum industry and its complex network of bayous and rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of the Sulphur Mines Oil Field or locate historic settlements like Longville and De Quincy.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Texla, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Texla, 1958 Print
    1957 Texla
    1958 Print · USGS
    Orange County's transition from timber and rail to mid-century residential growth is captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Singleton Cem and the Log Cabin Tabernacle near the old Texla townsite.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Orangefield, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Orangefield, 1958 Print
    1957 Orangefield
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas at the peak of the mid-century oil boom is detailed here, showing the intricate intersection of rail lines and bayous. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Linscomb Cem, Winfree Ch, and the settlement of Mauriceville.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Lake Charles
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana-Texas borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the industrial growth of the Lake Charles region and its rail-linked satellite towns. Trace the evolution of coastal settlements and family landmarks from Sulphur to the Highland Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2022 Map of Texla, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Texla, 2022 Print
    2022 Texla
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas at the start of the 2020s reveals a landscape where the coastal wetlands meet growing suburban corridors. Researchers can trace family history at Singleton Cem or follow the path of Cow Bayou as it winds past Mauriceville.

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