Join Free

Old Maps of Big Lake, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Big Lake. 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 Big Lake.

Big Lake, TX maps

(12)
  1. 1920 Map of Big Lake, 1965 Print
    1920 Map of Big Lake, 1965 Print
    1920 Big Lake
    1965 Print · USGS
    Reagan County ranching and rail life are preserved in this early twentieth-century survey of the West Texas plains. Researchers can trace historic family-named landholdings like Carroll Ranch and the route of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad.
  4. 1922 Map of Big Lake
    1922 Map of Big Lake
    1922 Big Lake
    1922 Print · USGS
    Big Lake and the surrounding West Texas ranchlands are captured here in the early 1920s as the railroad drove local growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Luther Ranch and Wilson Ranch along the historic Sheffield Road.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1971 Map of Big Lake, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Big Lake, 1974 Print
    1971 Big Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Big Lake at the start of the 1970s reflects a community deeply integrated with the West Texas oil economy. Researchers can trace the town's mid-century footprint near Glen Rest Cem, the local Rodeo Ground, and the Drive-in Theater along the Santa Fe rail line.
  19. 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.
  22. 2010 Map of Big Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Big Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Big Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Big Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Big Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Big Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  28. 2016 Map of Big Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Big Lake, 2016 Print
    2016 Big Lake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  31. 2019 Map of Big Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Big Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Big Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Reagan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Big Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Big Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Big Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Reagan County seat is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of civic life and the high plains landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town grid from the Reagan County Courthouse to the Glen Rest Cem.
End of results
Showing maps 1-12 of 12

Frequently asked questions

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