Old Maps of Walker County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 63 historic maps of Walker County. 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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Walker County, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Palestine
    1964 Print · USGS
    East Texas was defined by its deep pine forests and burgeoning energy sector in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through settlements like Tennessee Colony and Pollok or explore the early footprints of the Cayuga Oil Field and Davy Crockett National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print
    1954 Beaumont
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of massive national forests, emerging reservoirs, and a booming oil economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural settlements like Dallardsville and Village Mills or locate early drilling sites at Sour Lake Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Beaumont
    1957 Map of Beaumont
    1957 Beaumont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is defined by the timber-rich lands between the Trinity River and Beaumont. Trace the history of the Alabama and Coushatti Indian Reservation or locate early campus sites like Prairie View College.

  4. 1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Palestine
    1957 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of deep pine forests and winding river valleys before the era of massive reservoir construction. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail industries through labels for the Missouri Pacific RR, Davy Crockett National Forest, and Nacogdoches.

  5. 1959 Map of Moore Grove, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Moore Grove, 1960 Print
    1959 Moore Grove
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Piney Woods of Walker County are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of timber management and remote ranching. Trace old timber routes along the Old Railroad Grade or find family landmarks like Union Hill Cem and the Old Folks Home.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of San Jacinto, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of San Jacinto, 1960 Print
    1959 San Jacinto
    1960 Print · USGS
    The piney woods of Montgomery and Walker Counties are shown here during the late fifties as the Sam Houston National Forest defined the region's character. Genealogists and local historians can locate early community hubs like Parris Chapel, Union Grove Ch, and the Lee Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Trinity West, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Trinity West, 1962 Print
    1960 Trinity West
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Trinity River bottomlands south of the town of Trinity come into focus in the early 1960s as a landscape of railroads and institutional farms. Researchers can trace the path of the Waco Beaumont Trinity and Sabine rail line or locate the grounds of the Smither Prison Farm and Mt Olive Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Maynard, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Maynard, 1962 Print
    1960 Maynard
    1962 Print · USGS
    San Jacinto County in the early sixties remains a landscape of dense woods and quiet creek bottoms within the Sam Houston National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Waverly and locate local landmarks like the Old Railroad Grade and Hargrove Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1960 Map of Trinity East, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Trinity East, 1962 Print
    1960 Trinity East
    1962 Print · USGS
    The community of Trinity and its riverfront surroundings are captured in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of rail and river life. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific line or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Skaines Lake and the settlement of Sebastopol.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of New Waverly, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of New Waverly, 1962 Print
    1960 New Waverly
    1962 Print · USGS
    The rural timber and farming lands north of Houston are captured here as they appeared in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near New Waverly or locate small settlements like Elmina and the secluded Boswell Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Phelps, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Phelps, 1963 Print
    1960 Phelps
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Walker County is shown at the start of the 1960s, a landscape defined by the Sam Houston National Forest and the Missouri Pacific line. Genealogists can locate Grant Colony Cem and the State Prison Farm (Goree).
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Staley, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Staley, 1962 Print
    1961 Staley
    1962 Print · USGS
    Deep in the Piney Woods of the early sixties, this survey shows the rugged creek drainages and forest boundaries along the San Jacinto and Walker county lines. Trace family history through local landmarks like Gospel Hill Sch, Staley (Embryfield), and Community Relief Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1961 Map of Riverside, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Riverside, 1962 Print
    1961 Riverside
    1962 Print · USGS
    Eastern Walker County in the early sixties is characterized by small rural communities and the presence of the Sam Houston State Teachers College. Trace family roots at Dodge Cem or locate the old Riverside Jr High Sch and Holmes Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Oakhurst, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Oakhurst, 1962 Print
    1961 Oakhurst
    1962 Print · USGS
    San Jacinto and Walker Counties appear here in the early sixties, centered on the interface of the deep woods and rural homesteads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like White Hill Missionary Ch, the Hoby Cem, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Pine Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Pine Prairie, 1964 Print
    1962 Pine Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Walker County's rural interior comes to life in the early sixties, showing the vital connection between institutional land use and small-town Texas life. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Pine Prairie Cem, the Rosenwald Sch, and the Wynne State Prison Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1962 Map of Lovelady South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lovelady South, 1964 Print
    1962 Lovelady South
    1964 Print · USGS
    The woodlands of East Texas are captured here in the early 1960s as a landscape of timber, oil, and rail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Prairie Pt Cem, White Rock Ch, and the workings of the Trinity Oil Field.

  17. 1962 Map of Connor, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Connor, 1964 Print
    1962 Connor
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Madison and Walker county line runs through this early 1960s rural landscape as the local infrastructure begins to modernize. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like Burrows Cemetery, the South Bethel School, and the Jenkins settlement.

  18. 1962 Map of Richards, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Richards, 1964 Print
    1962 Richards
    1964 Print · USGS
    Richards emerges as a vital railroad junction in the early sixties where two major rail lines met at the edge of the deep pine woods. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Bays Chapel Cem, the local High Sch, and rural landmarks like Robinson Hill.

  19. 1962 Map of Wyser Bottom, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Wyser Bottom, 1965 Print
    1962 Wyser Bottom
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Trinity River valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape of oxbow lakes and riverine bluffs. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Spivey Cem, Mason Cem, and the rural New Hope Ch near the settlement of Whites.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1962 Map of Galilee, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Galilee, 1965 Print
    1962 Galilee
    1965 Print · USGS
    Walker County during the early sixties shows a landscape of scattered rural settlements and winding river branches. Researchers can trace family ties through dozens of landmarks like Ebenezer Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the small community of Galilee.

  21. 1962 Map of Baker Lake, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Baker Lake, 1966 Print
    1962 Baker Lake
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the Trinity River bottomlands were defined by massive agricultural institutions and quiet rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities at Shaw Prairie Ch, Bucks Cem, and the old settlement at Bald Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1963 Map of Steep Branch, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Steep Branch, 1964 Print
    1963 Steep Branch
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Walker, Madison, and Grimes counties come alive in the early sixties as a landscape of winding creeks and community anchors. Trace family history through landmarks like McAdams Cem, Oak Grove Sch, and the small settlement of Mossy Grove.

  23. 1963 Map of Crabbs Prairie, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Crabbs Prairie, 1964 Print
    1963 Crabbs Prairie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Walker County timberlands and rural homesteads come into focus in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Cook Spring Ch or locate family roots near Petree Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Loma, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Loma, 1965 Print
    1963 Loma
    1965 Print · USGS
    Walker County rural life in the early sixties is preserved here, centered on the settlement of Loma. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous community landmarks, from Mc Cowan Cem and Mustang Cem to the Hopewell Sch and Pilgrim Rest Ch.

  25. 1963 Map of Huntsville, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Huntsville, 1966 Print
    1963 Huntsville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Huntsville and the surrounding East Texas piney woods are documented here in the early sixties, highlighting the town's growth as an educational and institutional hub. Researchers can locate the Sam Houston State Teachers College campus and various correctional facilities like Wynne State Prison Farm.
    4 unique versions available

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