Old Maps of Best, Texas for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1928 Map of Rankin
    1928 Map of Rankin
    1928 Rankin
    1928 Print · USGS
    West Texas is captured during the transformative oil boom of the late twenties, showing the rise of petroleum towns alongside older ranch outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace early Permian Basin settlements like Texon, Santa Rita, and the legendary boomtown of Best.

  2. 1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 San Angelo
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Concho Valley and eastern Permian Basin transition from ranching to a burgeoning oil economy during the mid-twentieth century. Trace the expansion of San Angelo near Goodfellow AFB and locate old crossroads like Stiles, Texon, and Barnhart along the SANTA FE railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 San Angelo
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the late fifties centers on the growing hub of San Angelo and its vital river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Santa Fe railroad to outposts like Fort Chadbourne, Big Lake, and the specialized community of Sanatorium.

  4. 1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 San Angelo
    1965 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the petroleum industry and strategic water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor through Texon and Big Lake, or locate military landmarks like Goodfellow AFB and Broome Air Force Auxiliary Airfield.

  5. 1970 Map of Best, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Best, 1973 Print
    1970 Best
    1973 Print · USGS
    Reagan County is shown during a period of transition in the 1970s, as ranching traditions met the growing energy infrastructure of West Texas. Researchers can trace the rail line at Best or locate historic water sites like Kemper Station and Six Section Windmill.

  6. 1986 Map of Big Lake, 1993 Print
    1986 Map of Big Lake, 1993 Print
    1986 Big Lake
    1993 Print · USGS
    Reagan County in the mid-eighties was a landscape defined by the Permian Basin energy boom and the steel rails of the Santa Fe line. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of the Big Lake Oil Field and Stiles Oil Field alongside historic rail stops like Texon and Santa Rita.

  7. 2010 Map of Best, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Best, 2010 Print
    2010 Best
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Best, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Best, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Best, 2012 Print
    2012 Best
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Best, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Best, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Best, 2016 Print
    2016 Best
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Best, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Best, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Best, 2019 Print
    2019 Best
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Best, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Best, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Best, 2022 Print
    2022 Best
    2022 Print · USGS
    Reagan County's oil-patch heritage is on display in this modern survey of the high plains near the settlement of Best. Genealogists and researchers can trace the industrial layout of the area along Santa Rita Rd, Big Lake Draw, and Texon Rd.

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