Old Maps of Blair, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Blair. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Blair.


Blair, TX maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Sweetwater
    1893 Map of Sweetwater
    1893 Sweetwater
    1893 Print · USGS
    Nolan and Taylor counties come alive in the 1890s as the railroad fuels the growth of frontier cattle towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early streets of Sweetwater and Merkel or locate the historic site of Fort Chadbourne near Church Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Big Spring
    1965 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing oil towns and vital rail links along the Texas and Pacific RR. Researchers can trace the development of Big Spring, find smaller settlements like Knott and Lomax, or locate landmarks such as Boyds Chapel and Signal Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Merkel, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Merkel, 1958 Print
    1957 Merkel
    1958 Print · USGS
    The West Texas plains near the Taylor and Nolan county line appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the oil industry and the rail corridor. Researchers can locate early schools and burial sites like Merkel High Sch, Dora Cem, and Butman Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Big Spring
    1958 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil boom was in full swing during the late fifties, transforming the landscape around Howard and Mitchell counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Big Spring and Snyder alongside industrial landmarks like the Kelly-Snyder Oil Field and the Santa Fe rail lines.

  5. 1984 Map of Merkel West
    1984 Map of Merkel West
    1984 Merkel West
    1984 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching and oil infrastructure meet in the late 1970s between the settlements of Merkel and Trent. Trace the rugged elevations of Blowout Mountain and the winding path of Mulberry Canyon alongside landmarks like Rodeo Dr.

  6. 1985 Map of Sweetwater
    1985 Map of Sweetwater
    1985 Sweetwater
    1985 Print · USGS
    Nolan County and the surrounding ranchlands are shown during the mid-eighties as the local economy balanced rail transport and energy production. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific RR through Roscoe or locate rural landmarks like Ft Chadbourne and the Bauman School.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Merkel West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Merkel West, 2010 Print
    2010 Merkel West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Blair, including Merkel, Trent, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Merkel West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Merkel West, 2012 Print
    2012 Merkel West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Blair, including Merkel, Trent, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Merkel West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Merkel West, 2016 Print
    2016 Merkel West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Blair, including Merkel, Trent, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Merkel West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Merkel West, 2019 Print
    2019 Merkel West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Blair, including Merkel, Trent, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Merkel West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Merkel West, 2022 Print
    2022 Merkel West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Taylor County high plains and breaks come into focus in 2022, centered on the Interstate 20 corridor. Trace local landmarks like the White Church, Trent Garden of Memories Cem, and the prominent slopes of Blowout Mtn.

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