Old Maps of Polvo, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Polvo. 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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Polvo, TX maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Polvo
    1896 Map of Polvo
    1896 Polvo
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Big Bend river frontier comes into focus during the mid-1890s, when isolated ranching outposts were the only signs of settlement. Trace family history at Polvo or follow the early livestock trails through Bofecillos Canyon and past Burros Ranch.
    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. 1971 Map of Redford, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Redford, 1974 Print
    1971 Redford
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border comes into focus in the early seventies, showing the riverside settlement of Redford and the shifting channel of the Rio Grande. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Redford Cem, the PO, and the remote Jeep Trail through the Bofecillos highlands.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Redford
    1985 Map of Redford
    1985 Redford
    1985 Print · USGS
    The West Texas borderlands in the 1980s are shown in detail as they follow the winding path of the river. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote settlement of Redford and find essential water sources like Rancho Viejo Spring and Otto Spring among the desert canyons.

  6. 1992 Map of Redford, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Redford, 1993 Print
    1992 Redford
    1993 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Presidio County meet the Rio Grande in the early nineties, where the settlement of Redford anchors a landscape of canyons and arroyos. Researchers can trace the desert hydrology of Arroyo Rancherias and the heights of the Bofecillos Mountains.

  7. 2010 Map of Redford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Redford, 2010 Print
    2010 Redford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Polvo, including Redford, El Mulato, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Redford, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Redford, 2012 Print
    2012 Redford
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Polvo, including Redford, El Mulato, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Redford, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Redford, 2016 Print
    2016 Redford
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Polvo, including Redford, El Mulato, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Redford, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Redford, 2019 Print
    2019 Redford
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Polvo, including Redford, El Mulato, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Redford, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Redford, 2022 Print
    2022 Redford
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Chihuahuan Desert meets the Rio Grande in this recent survey of the Texas-Mexico borderlands near Redford. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads and landmarks of these river settlements, from Redford Cem to the old community at Polvo.

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