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Old Maps of The Grove, Austin for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of The Grove. 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 The Grove.

The Grove, Austin maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties reveals a region in transition, balancing rapid urban growth in Austin with deep-rooted rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Johns Ch, the Science Hall schoolhouse, and long-standing communities like Webberville and Manchaca.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1988 Map of Austin West
    1988 Map of Austin West
    1988 Austin West
    1988 Print · USGS
    Western Austin and the Colorado River corridor are captured here in the late eighties as suburban growth reshaped the Hill Country. Locate local heritage sites like Preece Cem, the heights of Mount Bonnell, and the sprawling Zilker Park.
  31. 2022 Map of Austin West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Austin West, 2022 Print
    2022 Austin West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The hill country west of Austin comes into focus in this recent survey of the Colorado River corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Austin Memorial Park Cem and Brown Cem, or locate historic water sources like Deep Eddy Spring and Barton Springs.
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