1960s Maps of Austin County, Texas

Explore 16 historic maps of Austin County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Austin County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Austin County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Austin County, TX maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Lissie, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Lissie, 1961 Print
    1960 Lissie
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wharton County agricultural and industrial life is captured here in the early sixties, showing the expansion of oil and gas alongside traditional rice farming. Trace the rail-and-canal network between Lissie and Nottawa, or locate the Rice Mill and Chesterville Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1960 Map of Wallis, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Wallis, 1961 Print
    1960 Wallis
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River bottomlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape shaped by rail junctions and small farming communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Hartville Cem, Mount Olive Ch, and the intersection of two major railroads in Wallis.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of San Felipe, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of San Felipe, 1961 Print
    1960 San Felipe
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape of colonial heritage and oil-era industry. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural sites like Rosses Cem, Wesley Chapel, and the community of Frydek.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of East Bernard, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of East Bernard, 1961 Print
    1960 East Bernard
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie life in the early sixties centers on the junction of the San Bernard River and the Southern Pacific rail line. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Guardian Angel Cem, National Cem, and the rural Bernard Prairie Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1960 Map of Rexville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Rexville, 1961 Print
    1960 Rexville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Austin and Wharton Counties are captured here in the early sixties as the oil and gas industry matured. Trace old rail lines like the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe through Rexville or locate the Chesterville Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Sealy, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Sealy, 1961 Print
    1960 Sealy
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sealy served as a vital rail crossroads in the early sixties, where major lines met amidst the rolling ranch land and creek bottoms. Local researchers can locate Macedonia Cem, the Hospital, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Sunny Side, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Sunny Side, 1961 Print
    1960 Sunny Side
    1961 Print · USGS
    Waller County's riverfront landscape is shown here in the early sixties, defined by the winding Brazos and the local oil industry. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks like Harper Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the Sunny Side PO.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Burleigh, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Burleigh, 1962 Print
    1961 Burleigh
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Austin County countryside in the early sixties is captured here, centered on the community of Burleigh. Researchers can trace family sites like Coshatte Cem, the Coshatte Agricultural Society Hall, and several local rural schools.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Hempstead, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Hempstead, 1963 Print
    1961 Hempstead
    1963 Print · USGS
    Hempstead and the surrounding Waller County prairie are captured here in the early sixties as a center of rail commerce and petroleum production. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Greater Wyatt Chapel, the Brenham Cem, and the Raccoon Bend Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Buckhorn, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Buckhorn, 1963 Print
    1962 Buckhorn
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River loop forms the heart of this rural Texas landscape in the early sixties, where oil extraction meets traditional farming. Trace family roots and local industry through the Raccoon Bend Oil Field, Sauney Stand, and the Apperson Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1963 Map of New Ulm, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of New Ulm, 1965 Print
    1963 New Ulm
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Austin County are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural hamlets. Genealogists can trace family lines through National Cemetery and Zettle Cemetery, or locate the old Missouri Kansas Texas rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1963 Map of Welcome, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Welcome, 1965 Print
    1963 Welcome
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Washington and Austin Counties in the early 1960s reveals a landscape of German-Texan heritage and small agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace family sites like Welcome Sch, Germania Hall, and the Mell Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1963 Map of Cat Spring, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Cat Spring, 1966 Print
    1963 Cat Spring
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Austin and Colorado counties is captured in the early sixties as it balanced rail commerce with traditional agriculture. Researchers can trace family plots at Schlopata Cem or follow the Missouri Kansas Texas line through Cat Spring.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1963 Map of Kenney, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Kenney, 1966 Print
    1963 Kenney
    1966 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Washington and Austin counties are seen here in the early sixties as a region of small rail towns and family homesteads. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots at Phillipsburg Cem and Concord Cem or follow the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1963 Map of Eagle Lake NE, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Eagle Lake NE, 1966 Print
    1963 Eagle Lake NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie life in the early 1960s centered on the riparian corridors of the San Bernard River and the local rail lines. Researchers can trace the heritage of small settlements like Bernardo and Lafitte or locate specific sites like the Chesterville Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1963 Map of Bellville, 1982 Print
    1963 Map of Bellville, 1982 Print
    1963 Bellville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Bellville and its surrounding Austin County prairies are captured here in the early sixties as the town expanded near the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe tracks. Trace old family burial sites like Wochement Cem and the industrial layout of the Millheim Gas Field.

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