Old Maps of San Diego, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 23 historic maps of San Diego. 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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San Diego, TX maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Ben Bolt, 1956 Print
    1917 Map of Ben Bolt, 1956 Print
    1917 Ben Bolt
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country comes into focus in this late-frontier era survey centered on the rail hub of Alice. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Hanson Ranch and Lopez Ranch, while finding landmarks like the Sugar Mill and regional Shipping Pens.

  2. 1920 Map of San Diego, 1957 Print
    1920 Map of San Diego, 1957 Print
    1920 San Diego
    1957 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching culture and early rail expansion are captured here at the start of the 1920s. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings across the Duval County Line, identifying sites like Luby Ranch, Bentonville, and the Texas Mexican Railroad corridor.

  3. 1956 Map of Rosita Ranch
    1956 Map of Rosita Ranch
    1956 Rosita Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas cattle country is shown here in the early twentieth century, revealing a landscape of family-owned ranching empires and rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace lineage and land use through labels like Rosita Ranch, the Mendieto post office, and the path of the T. M. R. R.

  4. 1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Laredo
    1960 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by border commerce, military aviation, and a booming oil industry. Trace the historic Texas and Mexican RR line through Hebbronville or locate the sprawling Mirando City Oil Field and Laredo AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of San Diego, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of San Diego, 1964 Print
    1963 San Diego
    1964 Print · USGS
    San Diego and the surrounding brush country are captured here in the early sixties as the regional water infrastructure was expanding. Genealogists and historians can trace the Texas Mexican rail line, find the local Cem, or locate the series of Chiltipin-San Fernando Dam No 6 reservoirs.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 1964 Print
    1963 Ben Bolt NW
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Bend brush country during the early 1960s reveals a landscape of active energy production along the Duval and Jim Wells county line. Researchers can trace the development of the Ben Bolt Oil Field and Koopman Gas Field alongside the southern edge of San Diego.

  7. 1969 Map of Rosita SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Rosita SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Rosita SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Ranching and oil production shaped this Duval County landscape in the late sixties. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Robinson Ranch and Sepulveda Cem or locate vintage infrastructure along the Old Seven Sisters Road.

  8. 1985 Map of Alice
    1985 Map of Alice
    1985 Alice
    1985 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the mid-eighties was a landscape defined by extensive petroleum development and vital rail corridors. Trace the growth of Alice and San Diego alongside industrial landmarks like the Seven Sisters Oil Field and the Texas Mexican line.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Rosita SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rosita SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Rosita SE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Cadena Colonia, Four A's Colonia, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of San Diego, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of San Diego, 2010 Print
    2010 San Diego
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Loma Linda East Colonia, Jim Wells County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Ben Bolt NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Buena Vista Colonia, La Masa Road Colonia, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Rosita SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rosita SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Rosita SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Cadena Colonia, Four A's Colonia, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Ben Bolt NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Buena Vista Colonia, La Masa Road Colonia, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of San Diego, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of San Diego, 2013 Print
    2013 San Diego
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Loma Linda East Colonia, Jim Wells County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2016 Map of San Diego, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of San Diego, 2016 Print
    2016 San Diego
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Loma Linda East Colonia, Jim Wells County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Ben Bolt NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Buena Vista Colonia, La Masa Road Colonia, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Rosita SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rosita SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Rosita SE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Cadena Colonia, Four A's Colonia, and other nearby areas

  18. 2019 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Ben Bolt NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Buena Vista Colonia, La Masa Road Colonia, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of San Diego, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of San Diego, 2019 Print
    2019 San Diego
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Loma Linda East Colonia, Jim Wells County, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Rosita SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rosita SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Rosita SE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Cadena Colonia, Four A's Colonia, and other nearby areas

  21. 2022 Map of San Diego, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of San Diego, 2022 Print
    2022 San Diego
    2022 Print · USGS
    San Diego and the Duval-Jim Wells county line are shown here in the 2020s, documenting a landscape where historic town sites meet newer colonia growth. Genealogists can locate San Diego Cemetery and Lara Cemetery, or trace rural tracks like Old Seven Sisters Road.

  22. 2022 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ben Bolt NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Ben Bolt NW
    2022 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country along the Duval and Jim Wells county line is captured here in recent years. Researchers can locate family landmarks and burial sites like La Bretaña Cemetery and Lopez Cemetery among the winding reaches of San Andreas Creek.

  23. 2022 Map of Rosita SE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rosita SE, 2022 Print
    2022 Rosita SE
    2022 Print · USGS
    The ranch lands of Duval County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the sparse settlement patterns of South Texas. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Sepulveda Cem and the winding course of San Diego Cr.

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