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Old Maps of Austin, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 131 historic maps of Austin. 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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Austin, TX maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Georgetown
    1893 Map of Georgetown
    1893 Georgetown
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the late 1800s was a landscape in flux as rail lines reshaped old frontier settlements. Genealogists can trace the shift from riverside villages like Bagdad and Old Round Rock to new rail hubs such as Leander and Hutto.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1896 Map of Austin
    1896 Map of Austin
    1896 Austin
    1896 Print · USGS
    Austin and its surrounding counties are shown in the mid-1890s, capturing the transition from frontier river crossings to a rail-centered regional hub. Researchers can trace historic river access points like Cameron Ferry alongside vanished landmarks such as Johnson's Institute and Moore & Berry's Store.
  7. 1897 Map of Austin
    1897 Map of Austin
    1897 Austin
    1897 Print · USGS
    Texas in the late 1890s reveals a capital city defined by its river and an expanding railroad network. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and early centers of learning like Saint Edward's College, Johnson's Institute, and Anderson Mill.
  10. 1910 Map of Austin
    1910 Map of Austin
    1910 Austin
    1910 Print · USGS
    Austin and the surrounding Travis County hill country are captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate pioneer landmarks like Anderson Mill, Mc.Kinney Falls, and numerous river crossings including Lohmann Ford.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1928 Map of Round Rock
    1928 Map of Round Rock
    1928 Round Rock
    1928 Print · USGS
    Williamson County in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of developing rail hubs and scattered rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bell Gin, Old Round Rock, and the Strickland Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1930 Map of Austin-2
    1930 Map of Austin-2
    1930 Austin-2
    1930 Print · USGS
    The winding loops of the Colorado River dominate this 1930 survey of Travis County before the era of major dams. Researchers can trace early crossings like Stewart Ford and locate local landmarks such as the Jack Sch and Ch.
  19. 1932 Map of Mt. Bonnell
    1932 Map of Mt. Bonnell
    1932 Mt. Bonnell
    1932 Print · USGS
    The meanders of the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the early 1930s, just before the landscape was transformed by dam construction. You can trace early river life through multiple historical crossings like Lohmann Ford and rural sites like Cox Spring Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Round Rock, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Round Rock, 1967 Print
    1949 Round Rock
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by cotton ginning and the heavy influence of competing rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Palm Valley Ch, the Bell Gin, and rural schools such as Palacky Sch or Bell Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Round Rock
    1951 Map of Round Rock
    1951 Round Rock
    1951 Print · USGS
    Williamson County at mid-century reveals a landscape of thriving rural communities and intersecting rail lines before the era of modern suburban expansion. Local researchers can pinpoint family landmarks like Palm Valley Ch, trace the old settlement at Old Round Rock, or locate the Bell Gin.
  28. 1954 Map of Austin East, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Austin East, 1956 Print
    1954 Austin East
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Austin is captured here during a time of significant institutional and residential growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, the Fiskville Cemetery, and old schools like Anderson High Sch.
  31. 1954 Map of Austin West, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Austin West, 1956 Print
    1954 Austin West
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Austin is captured here as the city expanded westward toward the hills and the winding Colorado River. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Mabry, the historic Texas Confederate Home, and the original footprint of Zilker Park near Barton Springs.
  34. 1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Austin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas is captured during a period of steady growth as the capital city and its neighboring farm towns began to modernize. Researchers can trace historic rail corridors like the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks such as Bergstrom Air Force Base and Pilot Knob.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Montopolis
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast Travis County shows its rural roots in the mid-fifties as the capital begins to expand toward the Colorado River. Genealogy researchers can locate family landmarks like Moores Crossing, Pilot Knob Sch, and the historic Salem Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Oak Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Oak Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Oak Hill
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southwest of Austin in the mid-fifties, this area shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family farms before the suburban boom. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Oak Hill Cem, the St Elmo Sch (Aband), and the Kenchion settlement.
  43. 1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Montopolis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The area southeast of Austin in the mid-fifties reveals a transition from river-bottom farming to active resource extraction. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Assumption Cemetery, the Elroy Oil Field, and rural centers like Moores Crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Austin, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Austin, 1956 Print
    1955 Austin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Austin and its northern Travis County neighbors appear here in the mid-1950s, just as suburban growth began to reach toward the Williamson County line. Researchers can trace historic family locations and vanished institutions like the Travis County Tuberculosis Sanitarium, McNeil, and New Sweden.
  49. 1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Buda
    1960 Print · USGS
    Buda and the southern reaches of Travis and Hays Counties are seen here in the late fifties during a period of steady ranching and early suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ranch lands and historic sites like Science Hall, Goforth, and the Old San Antonio Road.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Lake Travis, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lake Travis, 1960 Print
    1959 Lake Travis
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes are captured here during a period of steady growth and ranching. Genealogists can trace early landmarks and family sites like Pond Springs Cem, the Trading Post near Bee Cave, and Schulze Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1962 Map of Leander, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Leander, 1966 Print
    1962 Leander
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Texas settlements and Hill Country ranch land thrive along the rail line during the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Bagdad Cem and White Stone, or locate the Independent Sch near the Southern Pacific tracks.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1966 Map of Oak Hill, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Oak Hill, 1969 Print
    1966 Oak Hill
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southwest Austin was undergoing a transformation in the late sixties as suburban development reached into Travis County. Researchers can trace early family sites and rural landmarks like Kineheonville, Manchaca, and Williamson Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1966 Map of Austin East, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Austin East, 1969 Print
    1966 Austin East
    1969 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Austin is captured here during a season of significant urban growth and institutional expansion. Local researchers can trace the historic grounds of the University of Texas, the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, and the French Embassy.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1966 Map of Austin West, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Austin West, 1969 Print
    1966 Austin West
    1969 Print · USGS
    The hills west of the capital come alive in the mid-sixties as West Lake Hills and Rollingwood develop along the Colorado River. Trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad or locate historic sites like Treaty Oak and Breece Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1966 Map of Montopolis, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Montopolis, 1970 Print
    1966 Montopolis
    1970 Print · USGS
    Southeast Austin and the Colorado River corridor are captured here during the mid-sixties as the city began to edge toward the surrounding farmland. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as Burdett Prairie Cem, Moores Crossing, and the sprawling Bergstrom Air Force Base.
  70. 1968 Map of Signal Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Signal Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Signal Hill
    1971 Print · USGS
    Texas ranching life and early suburban development converge on the Travis and Hays county line during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family landmarks like Cedar Valley, Oliver Cem, and legacy properties such as Signal Hill Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1968 Map of Mansfield Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Mansfield Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Mansfield Dam
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Travis County hill country is captured here in the late sixties as recreational growth transforms the landscape around Lake Travis. Researchers can trace local heritage at Simpson Cem or explore the development of Jonestown, Volente, and Hudson Bend.
    3 unique versions available
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