Old Maps of Blanco County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

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Blanco County, TX maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Llano
    1887 Map of Llano
    1887 Llano
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country emerges as a frontier of granite peaks and river valleys in the mid-1880s. Researchers can locate early settlements like Castell and Baby Head, or trace the rugged topography of Enchanted Rock and Pack Saddle Mountain.

  2. 1887 Map of Blanco
    1887 Map of Blanco
    1887 Blanco
    1887 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the dawn of the Hill Country's development, when early ranching life centered on river fords and spring-fed creeks. Trace the paths between Johnson City, Blanco, and Dripping Springs, or locate landmarks like Jacob's Well and Dead Mans Hole.

  3. 1887 Map of Burnet
    1887 Map of Burnet
    1887 Burnet
    1887 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the late nineteenth century is defined here by the arrival of the rail line and the wild course of the Colorado River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and transit points like Tiger Mill, Bluffton, and Wolf Crossing.

  4. 1893 Map of Burnet
    1893 Map of Burnet
    1893 Burnet
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showcasing a landscape of river crossings and early rail expansion. Researchers can locate vanished communities and rural landmarks like Tiger Mill, Wolf Crossing, and the old depot at Bertram.

  5. 1894 Map of Fredericksburg
    1894 Map of Fredericksburg
    1894 Fredericksburg
    1894 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country life in the late 1800s is centered on Fredericksburg and the banks of the Pedernales River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and post offices like Martinsburgh, Westbrook, and the curiously named Blowout.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Blanco
    1894 Map of Blanco
    1894 Blanco
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes into focus during the late frontier era, centered on the newly established Johnson City and Blanco. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and communities near Jacobs Well, Dripping Springs, and the isolated Cypress Mill.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Llano
    1894 Map of Llano
    1894 Llano
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Llano Uplift of Central Texas is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a landscape of remote ranching outposts and granite peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Llano, Castell, and the community of Baby Head.

  8. 1903 Map of Burnet
    1903 Map of Burnet
    1903 Burnet
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-side industry and early rail expansion. Trace the historic Houston and Texas Central Railroad line through Burnet and Bertram or locate long-standing landmarks like Morman Mill and Tanyard Crossing.

  9. 1904 Map of Llano
    1904 Map of Llano
    1904 Llano
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country around the turn of the century centered on the rail hub of Llano and the winding Llano River. Genealogists can trace early homesteads like Kuykendall's Ranch and locate remote landmarks such as Hesterville Church and the Iron Mine.

  10. 1909 Map of Llano
    1909 Map of Llano
    1909 Llano
    1909 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the first decade of the new century shows a landscape of cattle ranches and growing rail towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Atkinson's Ranch, Oxford, and rural social centers like Kennedy School or Wooten Church.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1909 Map of Burnet
    1909 Map of Burnet
    1909 Burnet
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river crossings and rail towns before the creation of the Highland Lakes. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Morman Mill, Tumlinson, and rural schoolhouses such as Berry School or Sunny Lane.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1918 Map of Llano
    1918 Map of Llano
    1918 Llano
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Llano River country during the Great War era reveals a landscape of isolated cattle ranches and early mining efforts. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Atkinson's Ranch and Taylorville or locate long-gone community centers like Kennedy School and Wooten Church.

  13. 1920 Map of Smithsons Valley
    1920 Map of Smithsons Valley
    1920 Smithsons Valley
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes alive in this 1920s-era survey of the Guadalupe River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace early family outposts and commerce at Fischers Store, Cranes Mill, and Wesson P.O.

  14. 1925 Map of Smithson Valley No. 1
    1925 Map of Smithson Valley No. 1
    1925 Smithson Valley No. 1
    1925 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country life in the mid-twenties centers on the meandering Guadalupe River valley before major modern alterations. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Fischer Store, Cranes Mill, and the Rebecca Creek School.

  15. 1927 Map of Smithson Valley
    1927 Map of Smithson Valley
    1927 Smithson Valley
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes to life in the mid-1920s, showing the Guadalupe River valley decades before it was altered by Canyon Lake. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Fischer Store, the Rebecca Creek School, and Cranes Mill.

  16. 1929 Map of Marble Falls
    1929 Map of Marble Falls
    1929 Marble Falls
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the end of the 1920s shows the original river channels and granite industry before major reservoir construction. Trace early rail stops like Wood Spur and local landmarks such as Granite Mtn and Hoover Sch.

  17. 1929 Map of Smithson Valley, 1958 Print
    1929 Map of Smithson Valley, 1958 Print
    1929 Smithson Valley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Texas Hill Country life in the late 1920s centered on the river and the road. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Fischer Store, Anhalt, and rural schoolhouses like Smithson Valley School.

  18. 1931 Map of Marble Falls
    1931 Map of Marble Falls
    1931 Marble Falls
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the start of the 1930s is revealed here as a landscape of isolated peaks and winding river bends. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots near Gaddy Crossing, the Upshaw settlement, or old schools like Sandy Mtn Sch.

  19. 1932 Map of Marble Falls
    1932 Map of Marble Falls
    1932 Marble Falls
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River valley at the LLano and Burnet County line is shown here in the early thirties, before the creation of the modern lakes. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Kingsland and locate rural schools like La Vista School and Hoover School.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1940 Map of Smithson Valley
    1940 Map of Smithson Valley
    1940 Smithson Valley
    1940 Print · USGS
    Comal County's Hill Country comes into focus during the late twenties and thirties, showing a landscape of family ranches and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can trace ancestral tracts belonging to Alex Scheel or G. Krause and locate landmarks like Anhalt or Fischer Store.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1954 Map of Llano, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Llano, 1964 Print
    1954 Llano
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes appear in the mid-fifties, just as new reservoirs began reshaping the landscape. Trace ranching history and river routes from Mason to Llano, or follow the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe RR past Buchanan Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 San Antonio
    1964 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive military air bases and the rising Canyon Reservoir. Trace family ties through historic rail towns like D'Hanis and Castroville or explore the Cold War footprint of Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1955 Map of Llano
    1955 Map of Llano
    1955 Llano
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas and the Hill Country are seen here during the mid-1950s growth of the Highland Lakes. Trace old settlements and geologic landmarks from Enchanted Rock and Longhorn Cavern to the small community of Luckenbach.

  24. 1956 Map of Llano, 1976 Print
    1956 Map of Llano, 1976 Print
    1956 Llano
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country comes alive in this mid-seventies survey of the Llano Uplift and Colorado River lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Luckenbach and Castell or locate the famed L B J Ranch and Enchanted Rock.

  25. 1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 San Antonio
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's expanding post-war military and transportation footprint. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early residential boundaries of Alamo Heights or locate rural landmarks like St Hedwig and Medina Lake.

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