Old Maps of Taylor County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 45 historic maps of Taylor County. 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 Taylor County.


Taylor County, TX maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print
    1890 Abilene
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Clyde, and other nearby areas

  2. 1891 Map of Anson
    1891 Map of Anson
    1891 Anson
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Stamford, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Abilene
    1892 Map of Abilene
    1892 Abilene
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Clyde, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of Roby
    1893 Map of Roby
    1893 Roby
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Sweetwater, Hamlin, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Anson
    1893 Map of Anson
    1893 Anson
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Stamford, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1893 Map of Sweetwater
    1893 Map of Sweetwater
    1893 Sweetwater
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Sweetwater, Merkel, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Big Spring
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Big Spring, Snyder, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Mineral Wells, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Hawley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Anson, and other nearby areas

  10. 1957 Map of Merkel, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Merkel, 1958 Print
    1957 Merkel
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Merkel, Trent, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Kirby Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Kirby Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Kirby Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Clyde, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Abilene West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Abilene West, 1958 Print
    1957 Abilene West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Tye, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Abilene East, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Abilene East, 1958 Print
    1957 Abilene East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Impact, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Nugent, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Nugent, 1958 Print
    1957 Nugent
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Impact, and other nearby areas

  15. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Hawley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Hawley, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Noodle, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Noodle, 1958 Print
    1957 Noodle
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Eskota, Noodle, and other nearby areas

  17. 1957 Map of Hamby, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hamby, 1958 Print
    1957 Hamby
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Impact, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1957 Map of Buffalo Gap, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Buffalo Gap, 1958 Print
    1957 Buffalo Gap
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Merkel, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Big Spring
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Big Spring, Snyder, and other nearby areas

  20. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Abilene, Mineral Wells, and other nearby areas

  21. 1967 Map of Shep, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Shep, 1969 Print
    1967 Shep
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Shep, Happy Valley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1967 Map of Hylton, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hylton, 1969 Print
    1967 Hylton
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Hylton, Nolan County, and other nearby areas

  23. 1967 Map of Church Peak, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Church Peak, 1969 Print
    1967 Church Peak
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Nolan County, Coke County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1967 Map of Wingate, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Wingate, 1969 Print
    1967 Wingate
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Wingate, Pumphrey, and other nearby areas

  25. 1967 Map of Tuscola, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Tuscola, 1969 Print
    1967 Tuscola
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Taylor County, including Tuscola, Lawn, and other nearby areas

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