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Old Maps of Smiths Bend, Texas for Metal Detecting

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Smiths Bend, TX maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Waco
    1892 Map of Waco
    1892 Waco
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Texas was rapidly expanding during the 1890s as a rail and river commerce hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Waco and its surrounding communities like China Springs, Valley Mills, and West along five distinct railway lines.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1920 Map of Waco
    1920 Map of Waco
    1920 Waco
    1920 Print · USGS
    Waco and its surrounding rail corridors are captured in high detail shortly after the first World War. Researchers can trace the legacy of Rifle Range Camp MacArthur and vanished river crossings like Greenwoods Ferry and Old Towash.
  7. 1931 Map of Whitney
    1931 Map of Whitney
    1931 Whitney
    1931 Print · USGS
    Central Texas river life in the early twenties centers on the winding Brazos River before the era of modern dams. Genealogists can trace local school districts like Crackerbox Sch and river crossings such as Greenwade Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Waco
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas during the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by the expansion of Fort Hood Military Reservation and the Brazos river system. Trace the rail lines and early airfields like James Connally Air Force Base and settlements like Temple or McGregor.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Waco
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the peak of the Cold War reveals a landscape defined by military expansion and major water projects. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Hood, the waters of Lake Waco, and regional hubs like Temple or Mexia.
  16. 1966 Map of Smiths Bend, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Smiths Bend, 1969 Print
    1966 Smiths Bend
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley north of Waco in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of limestone bluffs and rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Smiths Bend-Coon Creek Cem or locate the old Spivey Crossing ford.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1985 Map of Waco
    1985 Map of Waco
    1985 Waco
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-fed lakes and bustling transit hubs as the region expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri Kansas Texas or locate sites such as Rosemound Cem and Meridian State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2010 Map of Smiths Bend, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Smiths Bend, 2010 Print
    2010 Smiths Bend
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Smiths Bend, including Spivey Crossing, Lebanon, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Smiths Bend, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Smiths Bend, 2013 Print
    2013 Smiths Bend
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Smiths Bend, including Spivey Crossing, Lebanon, and other nearby areas
  28. 2016 Map of Smiths Bend, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Smiths Bend, 2016 Print
    2016 Smiths Bend
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Smiths Bend, including Spivey Crossing, Lebanon, and other nearby areas
  31. 2019 Map of Smiths Bend, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Smiths Bend, 2019 Print
    2019 Smiths Bend
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Smiths Bend, including Spivey Crossing, Lebanon, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Smiths Bend, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Smiths Bend, 2022 Print
    2022 Smiths Bend
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River borderlands of Bosque and Hill Counties come to life in this recent survey. Genealogists can trace family heritage at Smiths Bend - Coon Creek Cem and Copper Head Cem near the river's great bend.
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