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Old Maps of Webb County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 442 historic maps of Webb 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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Webb County, TX maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Palafox, 1959 Print
    1923 Map of Palafox, 1959 Print
    1923 Palafox
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands of the early 1920s reveal a network of isolated ranching outposts and budding coal operations. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations like Pilotes Ranch or locate the terminus of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass R R at Minera.
  4. 1929 Map of Cotulla
    1929 Map of Cotulla
    1929 Cotulla
    1929 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country comes alive in the late 1920s, showing a landscape of massive cattle ranches and early rail outposts. Genealogists can trace family holdings from the Carlow Settlement to Valley Wells, or locate military sites like Dentonio.
  7. 1933 Map of Becerra Creek, 1956 Print
    1933 Map of Becerra Creek, 1956 Print
    1933 Becerra Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country along the border comes into focus in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings like the Dario Sanchez Pasture or search for roots near the Johnson Settlement and Mann Ranch.
  10. 1937 Map of Aguilete Creek, 1956 Print
    1937 Map of Aguilete Creek, 1956 Print
    1937 Aguilete Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    Webb County ranching culture is documented here in the late thirties, showing a vast network of family holdings and early utility corridors. Genealogists and historians can locate specific operations like Benavides Ranch and Lacey Ranch along the route of the Texas Mexican Railway.
  13. 1939 Map of Bruni, 1958 Print
    1939 Map of Bruni, 1958 Print
    1939 Bruni
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas brush country was a hub of energy and ranching in the late thirties as the oil boom transformed the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like Santa Cruz Ranch and the early industrial footprint of Mirando City or the Valdez Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1940 Map of Aguilares
    1940 Map of Aguilares
    1940 Aguilares
    1940 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and the early oil industry meet in the late 1930s along the Texas Mexican Railroad. Local historians can trace family landholdings from Zapata Ranch to Dodier Ranch, or locate commerce hubs like Pullin Store and the Magnolia Pump Station.
  19. 1940 Map of Velenzuela Creek, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Velenzuela Creek, 1958 Print
    1940 Velenzuela Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country at the start of the 1940s shows a landscape of expansive family holdings and seasonal creek beds. Researchers can locate specific sites like Velenzuela Ranch, the Hill Top Inn, and S Cotulla.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1940 Map of San Loranzo Creek, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of San Loranzo Creek, 1958 Print
    1940 San Loranzo Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of the Webb and Dimmit borderlands is captured here just before the mid-century, defined by scattered holdings and vital water tanks. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and find locations like Brown Ranch, the Ruins site, and the Dos Hermanos Peaks.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1940 Map of Chupadera, 1959 Print
    1940 Map of Chupadera, 1959 Print
    1940 Chupadera
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands along the Rio Grande are captured here just before the war, showing the remote ranching country of Webb Co. Researchers can locate isolated water sources and early landmarks like Chupadera Ranch, Sullivan Spring, and Cathedral Rock.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Crystal City
    1953 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties was a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands along the Nueces River or locate heritage sites in Asherton, Big Wells, and Batesville.
  31. 1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Crystal City
    1976 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and oil country come into focus in the mid-fifties as the rail lines and rivers connect growing hubs. Researchers can trace the development of energy fields like Washburn Oil Field or locate historic settlements from Asherton to Three Rivers.
  34. 1956 Map of Las Tiendas
    1956 Map of Las Tiendas
    1956 Las Tiendas
    1956 Print · USGS
    The South Texas ranching country of Webb County is meticulously mapped during the late twenties and thirties, showing a vast network of family cattle spreads. Genealogists and historians can trace the boundaries of the Las Tiendas Ranch, Casa Blanca Ranch, and Centeno Ranch across this semi-arid landscape.
  37. 1956 Map of Becerra
    1956 Map of Becerra
    1956 Becerra
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cattle ranching and rural life in Webb County are preserved here as they were in the years before World War II. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings like Becerra Ranch and Gato Ranch or locate the site of the Buena Vista School.
  40. 1956 Map of Piedra Creek
    1956 Map of Piedra Creek
    1956 Piedra Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of La Salle and McMullen Counties is captured here in the mid-1950s, following military surveys of the brushy plains. Researchers can locate remote family landmarks like the Dobie Ranch or trace the early Oil Field at Munson.
  43. 1956 Map of Islitas
    1956 Map of Islitas
    1956 Islitas
    1956 Print · USGS
    The riverfront north of Laredo was a hub of early twentieth-century industry and ranching along the Rio Grande. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named holdings like Tordillo Settlement and the industrial infrastructure of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railroad.
  46. 1956 Map of Laredo East
    1956 Map of Laredo East
    1956 Laredo East
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Webb County is documented here as a vast network of cattle ranches and rail sidings during the mid-twentieth century. Family researchers can locate legacy holdings like the Pool Ranch and L.R. Ortiz Ranch, or trace the Texas Mexican Railway past Milo Siding.
  49. 1956 Map of Webb
    1956 Map of Webb
    1956 Webb
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country was dominated by large family estates and vital rail links in the mid-1950s. Trace the footprints of historic properties like Nuevo Ranch and J B de Carnera along the International Great Northern Railroad.
  52. 1956 Map of Las Mujeres
    1956 Map of Las Mujeres
    1956 Las Mujeres
    1956 Print · USGS
    Ranching life on the Webb and Duval county border is captured here during the mid-twentieth century as new infrastructure began to arrive. Genealogists and historians can trace family land holdings such as Jotana Ranch, Puertacita Ranch, and the homestead of Don Adami.
  55. 1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Laredo
    1960 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by border commerce, military aviation, and a booming oil industry. Trace the historic Texas and Mexican RR line through Hebbronville or locate the sprawling Mirando City Oil Field and Laredo AFB.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Encinal
    1957 Map of Encinal
    1957 Encinal
    1957 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country around the Webb and La Salle county lines is captured here during a period of established ranching and rail commerce. Family historians can trace numerous homesteads and landmarks like Prairie View School, Bell Ranch, and Atlee Siding.
  61. 1957 Map of Caiman Creek
    1957 Map of Caiman Creek
    1957 Caiman Creek
    1957 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country along the Nueces River appears here during the mid-1950s ranching era. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family-held lands like Jefferies Ranch and landmarks such as the Ft Ewell Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1958 Map of Eagle Pass, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Eagle Pass, 1969 Print
    1958 Eagle Pass
    1969 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Texas come alive in this mid-century look at the ranching and rail corridor along the Rio Grande. Genealogists and historians can trace legacy holdings like San Pedro Ranch, find the Maverick Canal network, and locate rail sidings at Darling.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1961 Map of Crystal City
    1961 Map of Crystal City
    1961 Crystal City
    1961 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early sixties reveals a landscape of massive cattle ranches and emerging oil fields. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail lines through Crystal City, or locate water features like Espantosa Lake and Boynton Reservoir.
  70. 1965 Map of Eagle Pass
    1965 Map of Eagle Pass
    1965 Eagle Pass
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the mid-1960s, centered on the river life and ranching culture of Maverick County. Researchers can trace the legacy of major landholdings like Burr Ranch and Loma Linda Ranch alongside landmarks like the Hydroelectric Plant.
  73. 1965 Map of Laredo West, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Laredo West, 1967 Print
    1965 Laredo West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Laredo thrived as a vital international gateway in the mid-sixties, centered on the river crossing and the Missouri Pacific rail line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through Fort Mc Intosh, Santa Maria Ch, and the Holding Institute.
    3 unique versions available
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