Old Maps of Chinati, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Chinati. 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 Chinati.


Chinati, TX maps

(11)
  1. 1896 Map of Ruidosa
    1896 Map of Ruidosa
    1896 Ruidosa
    1896 Print · USGS
    Presidio County borderlands appear here in the final years of the nineteenth century, showing the remote canyon-cut geography along the Rio Grande. Researchers can locate old riverside settlements like Ruidosa, Indio, and Spencer's Ranch before modern development changed the landscape.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1959 Map of Presidio, 1969 Print
    1959 Map of Presidio, 1969 Print
    1959 Presidio
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Rio Grande and remote mining outposts. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line or locate historic sites like Old Fort Leaton (ruins) and the Shafter Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1965 Map of Presidio
    1965 Map of Presidio
    1965 Presidio
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Big Bend borderlands appear in the mid-sixties as a rugged landscape of high-altitude ranching and retired mines. Trace the river road to the Old Fort Leaton ruins or locate family landmarks like Alamo Ranch and the Shafter Mine.

  4. 1966 Map of Adobes, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Adobes, 1969 Print
    1966 Adobes
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into sharp focus in the 1970s as the Rio Grande Bravo winds past remote outposts. Researchers can trace family history at the Adobe Cemetery or locate vanished infrastructure like the desert landing strip.

  5. 1985 Map of Presidio
    1985 Map of Presidio
    1985 Presidio
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Big Bend borderlands come into focus in the 1980s as the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe reach the Rio Grande. Historians can trace mining operations at Shafter and Burney Mine or locate river outposts like Adobes.

  6. 1993 Map of Presidio
    1993 Map of Presidio
    1993 Presidio
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border comes into focus in this early 1990s study of the river valley and desert peaks. Researchers can trace historic mining operations at the Shafter Mine, explore the remote settlement of Ruidosa, and follow the seasonal flow of Cibolo Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Adobes, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Adobes, 2010 Print
    2010 Adobes
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Chinati, including Buenos Aires, Adobes, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Adobes, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Adobes, 2012 Print
    2012 Adobes
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Chinati, including Buenos Aires, Adobes, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Adobes, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Adobes, 2016 Print
    2016 Adobes
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Chinati, including Buenos Aires, Adobes, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Adobes, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Adobes, 2019 Print
    2019 Adobes
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Chinati, including Buenos Aires, Adobes, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Adobes, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Adobes, 2022 Print
    2022 Adobes
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands along the Rio Grande appear here in recent detail, showing the arid terrain south of the Chinati Mountains. Researchers can locate remote burial sites like Adobe Cem and Chinati Cem or trace the path of FM 170 through San Antonio Canyon.

End of results
Showing maps 1-11 of 11

Top cities near Chinati


Frequently asked questions

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