Old Maps of Lake Amistad, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Lake Amistad. 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 Lake Amistad.


Lake Amistad, TX maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Devils River, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Devils River, 1958 Print
    1943 Devils River
    1958 Print · USGS
    Val Verde County during the Second World War was a land of sprawling ranch estates and vital international river crossings along the border. Local historians can trace family landholdings like Jones Ranch and locate early infrastructure such as the C P & L Co Steam Plant and the railroad stop at McKees.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1944 Map of Devils River
    1944 Map of Devils River
    1944 Devils River
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border landscape comes to life in the mid-1940s, documenting the vital river crossings and early power infrastructure of the region. Local researchers can trace family lands like the H G Nixon Ranch and explore early industrial sites including the Devils River Steam Plant.

  3. 1958 Map of Del Rio, 1970 Print
    1958 Map of Del Rio, 1970 Print
    1958 Del Rio
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come alive in the late fifties, showing the confluence of the Rio Grande and the emerging Amistad Reservoir. Trace the lineage of the Southern Pacific rail line through stops at Pumpville, Shumla, and the mining vicinity of Blewett.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Del Rio
    1964 Map of Del Rio
    1964 Del Rio
    1964 Print · USGS
    Along the Mexican border during the mid-sixties, this area centered on the confluence of the Rio Grande and Devils River. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through isolated stops like Pumpville or locate military and industrial sites such as Laughlin Air Force Base and the mines at Blewett.

  5. 1972 Map of Amistad Dam, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Amistad Dam, 1975 Print
    1972 Amistad Dam
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border underwent a massive transformation in the early seventies following the impoundment of the Amistad Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the new shoreline and infrastructure around Amistad Dam, Amistad Village, and the Southern Pacific rail line.

  6. 1985 Map of Amistad Village
    1985 Map of Amistad Village
    1985 Amistad Village
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands in the mid-eighties show a landscape defined by massive water management and international transit. Trace the impact of the Amistad Reservoir on the local terrain, locating the Amistad Dam, the Southern Pacific line, and Amistad Village.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Amistad Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Amistad Dam, 2010 Print
    2010 Amistad Dam
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Amistad, including Amistad Village, Acuña, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Amistad Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Amistad Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Amistad Dam
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Amistad, including Amistad Village, Acuña, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Amistad Dam, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Amistad Dam, 2016 Print
    2016 Amistad Dam
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Amistad, including Amistad Village, Acuña, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Amistad Dam, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Amistad Dam, 2019 Print
    2019 Amistad Dam
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Amistad, including Amistad Village, Acuña, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Amistad Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Amistad Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Amistad Dam
    2022 Print · USGS
    The international border along the Rio Grande is documented here as it appeared in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the modern development of the Amistad National Recreation Area and locate local landmarks like McKee Springs and Salems Point.

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