Old Maps of Brownwood, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Brownwood with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Brownwood has changed over the decades.


Brownwood, TX maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Coleman, 1889 Print
    1887 Map of Coleman, 1889 Print
    1887 Coleman
    1889 Print · USGS
    Central Texas was undergoing a rapid transformation into a rail-connected ranching hub in the late 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early layout of Coleman and locate frontier landmarks like Camp Colorado, Byrds Store, and the Santa Anna Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1889 Map of Brownwood
    1889 Map of Brownwood
    1889 Brownwood
    1889 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching and rail expansion are captured here in the late nineteenth century. You can trace early family settlements and landmarks like Williams Ranch, Comanche, and the path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad.

  3. 1889 Map of Coleman, 1905 Print
    1889 Map of Coleman, 1905 Print
    1889 Coleman
    1905 Print · USGS
    Central Texas is captured in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began transforming the frontier into a network of cattle and farming towns. Genealogists can trace early homesteading hubs and remote outposts like Camp Colorado, Byrds Store, and Trickham.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Brownwood
    1894 Map of Brownwood
    1894 Brownwood
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Texas was undergoing a rapid transformation in the late nineteenth century as rail lines began to reshape the cattle country. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Brownwood, locate the historic Williams Ranch, and follow the progress of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1925 Map of Brownwood 3-b
    1925 Map of Brownwood 3-b
    1925 Brownwood 3-b
    1925 Print · USGS
    Brownwood flourished as a Texas railroad junction in the mid-1920s, its growth shaped by two major rail lines and the winding Pecan Bayou. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Woodland Heights School or find the Steppes Creek Church along the old Goldthwaite Road.

  6. 1928 Map of Zephyr
    1928 Map of Zephyr
    1928 Zephyr
    1928 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching and rail activity are on full display in the mid-1920s as Brownwood expands toward the southeast. Trace ancestral connections at Steppes Creek Church or locate vanished local landmarks like Slighdale School and Adams Crossing.

  7. 1950 Map of Zephyr
    1950 Map of Zephyr
    1950 Zephyr
    1950 Print · USGS
    Brownwood and the surrounding central Texas countryside are shown at a pivotal mid-century moment as the military and rail industries shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate the sprawling Camp Bowie Military Reservation, find local burial sites like Indian Creek Cemetery, and trace the path of the Santa Fe railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Brownwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the early fifties shows a landscape of rail-linked cattle towns and winding river valleys before modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and vanished rail stops like Trickham, Santa Anna, and the Brady Mountains.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Bangs East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bangs East, 1964 Print
    1962 Bangs East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Brown County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of petroleum production and post-war growth near Bangs. Trace the expansive Brownwood Oil Field, locate family roots near Cedar Point Cem, or follow the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of Owens, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Owens, 1968 Print
    1966 Owens
    1968 Print · USGS
    Brown County in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of growing infrastructure alongside deep-rooted rural landmarks. Genealogists can locate several burial sites like Heflin Cem and Roberts Cem, while researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1980 Map of Brownwood
    1980 Map of Brownwood
    1980 Brownwood
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river hub of Brownwood is documented here in the early eighties as it expanded toward Early and Ricker. Local historians can trace the limits of the Camp Bowie Military Reservation, find the Connell Cem, and locate landmarks like the MacArthur Acad of Freedom.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Coleman
    1985 Map of Coleman
    1985 Coleman
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching and rail country comes to life in the 1980s as the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line cuts through Coleman. Researchers can trace old settlements and topography from Robinson Peak to the waters of Lake Brownwood State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Comanche
    1985 Map of Comanche
    1985 Comanche
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established ranching towns and expanding reservoirs. Trace the family-named gaps and summits from Mercers Gap to Hog Mountains, alongside smaller settlements like Gentrys Mill and Hazeldell.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1996 Map of Brownwood, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Brownwood, 1998 Print
    1996 Brownwood
    1998 Print · USGS
    Brownwood and the surrounding central Texas countryside are shown in the late 1990s as the urban center expanded toward Early. Local historians can trace family ties at Greenleaf Cemetery or locate the historic Williams Ranch Road and Bowie Memorial Airpark.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 2010 Map of Owens, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Owens, 2010 Print
    2010 Owens
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Early, Owens, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of Bangs East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bangs East, 2010 Print
    2010 Bangs East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Bangs, Dalzell, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Brownwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brownwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Brownwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Early, Woodland Heights, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Brownwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brownwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Brownwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Early, Woodland Heights, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Owens, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Owens, 2013 Print
    2013 Owens
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Early, Owens, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Bangs East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bangs East, 2013 Print
    2013 Bangs East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Bangs, Dalzell, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Brownwood, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Brownwood, 2016 Print
    2016 Brownwood
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Early, Woodland Heights, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Owens, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Owens, 2016 Print
    2016 Owens
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Early, Owens, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Bangs East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bangs East, 2016 Print
    2016 Bangs East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Bangs, Dalzell, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Bangs East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bangs East, 2019 Print
    2019 Bangs East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Bangs, Dalzell, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Brownwood, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Brownwood, 2019 Print
    2019 Brownwood
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Brownwood, including Early, Woodland Heights, and other nearby areas

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