Old Maps of Salem, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Salem. 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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Salem, TX maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Inez NW, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Inez NW, 1953 Print
    1951 Inez NW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Victoria County ranch lands were transitioning into an early energy frontier during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace community hubs like Salem and Mt Pisgah Ch alongside infrastructure like a Gas Collecting Station.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Beeville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Texas Coastal Bend in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and vital maritime corridors. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Goliad, locate the Matagorda Lighthouse, and explore the sprawling Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

  3. 1956 Map of Beeville
    1956 Map of Beeville
    1956 Beeville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas and the brush country interior are shown in the mid-fifties, from the coastal bays to the inland oil fields. Trace the old rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate the historic Matagorda Lighthouse and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Beeville
    1960 Map of Beeville
    1960 Beeville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of growing towns and vital military outposts like Foster AFB. Researchers can trace old rail lines including the Missouri Pacific and explore the vast Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

  5. 1984 Map of Port Lavaca
    1984 Map of Port Lavaca
    1984 Port Lavaca
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of industrial waterways and historic rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Bloomington and La Ward or explore the transit networks of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific.

  6. 1995 Map of Inez NW
    1995 Map of Inez NW
    1995 Inez NW
    1995 Print · USGS
    Victoria County's coastal plains are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and energy. Researchers can locate the Salem community, Mt Pisgah Ch, and industrial traces like Spoil Bank and numerous Gas Wells.

  7. 2010 Map of Inez NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Inez NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Inez NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Victoria, Victoria County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Inez NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Inez NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Inez NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Victoria, Victoria County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Inez NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Inez NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Inez NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Victoria, Victoria County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Inez NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Inez NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Inez NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Victoria, Victoria County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Inez NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Inez NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Inez NW
    2022 Print · USGS
    Victoria's northern outskirts meet the coastal plains of the Texas Gulf Coast in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape along Garcitas Cr to find the Garcitas Cem and the small private Cole Ranch Airport.

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