Old Maps of Coleman County, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Coleman County with 208 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.
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  • 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 Coleman County has changed over the decades.


Coleman County, 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 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

  3. 1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print
    1890 Abilene
    1955 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching country and rail settlements come alive in the 1890s as the railroad transforms the prairie. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Buffalo Gap or follow the Texas and Pacific Railway through Abilene and Elmdale.

  4. 1892 Map of Eden
    1892 Map of Eden
    1892 Eden
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching country in the late eighteen-hundreds is defined by the early development of Eden and the surrounding rangeland. Researchers can trace historic drainage and terrain features like Salt Gap, the Brady Mountains, and Kickapoo Creek.

  5. 1892 Map of Abilene
    1892 Map of Abilene
    1892 Abilene
    1892 Print · USGS
    Taylor and Callahan counties were transitioning into a major rail and ranching corridor during the 1890s. Genealogical researchers can locate early frontier settlements like Buffalo Gap and Guion, or trace the path of the Texas and Pacific Railway.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1892 Map of Ballinger
    1892 Map of Ballinger
    1892 Ballinger
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central West Texas was a landscape of budding rail towns and winding river valleys in the early 1890s. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of Ballinger and Paintrock or locate smaller vanished points like Norwood and Trap Crossing.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Brady
    1894 Map of Brady
    1894 Brady
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching country comes to life in the late nineteenth century as regional hubs begin to take shape. Genealogists and researchers can trace early settlements and river crossings like Waldrip, Milburn, and the hilltop landmark of Lookout Mountain.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1896 Map of Eden
    1896 Map of Eden
    1896 Eden
    1896 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching country was still largely open range in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early land use around Eden and follow the rugged escarpment of the Brady Mountains toward Salt Gap.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1924 Map of Eden 1-a
    1924 Map of Eden 1-a
    1924 Eden 1-a
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Concho and Colorado River confluence area was a landscape of river crossings and small schoolhouse districts in the mid-1920s. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Stacy and Doole, or locate landmarks like Bethel Church and the Hardin School.

  10. 1924 Map of Brownwood Reservoir Site
    1924 Map of Brownwood Reservoir Site
    1924 Brownwood Reservoir Site
    1924 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Brown County are captured here in the mid-1920s during the planning of a major reservoir project. Researchers can trace the original landscape of Pecan Bayou and locate vanished landmarks like Rocky Church and Frys Ford before the waters rose.

  11. 1924 Map of Brady 2-a
    1924 Map of Brady 2-a
    1924 Brady 2-a
    1924 Print · USGS
    The ranching and farming lands of Central Texas are captured here in the mid-1920s, centering on the deep bends of the river. Researchers can trace early river crossings like Military Crossing and local landmarks such as Whon and the Cow Creek Tabernacle.

  12. 1925 Map of Brady 2-b
    1925 Map of Brady 2-b
    1925 Brady 2-b
    1925 Print · USGS
    McCulloch County during the mid-1920s reveals a landscape defined by the serpentine bends of the Colorado River and scattered rural communities. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like Marion School, Chaffin Cem, and the river transit point at Chaffin Crossing.

  13. 1925 Map of Brady 1-b
    1925 Map of Brady 1-b
    1925 Brady 1-b
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River corridor near the border of McCulloch and Brown counties is captured here in the mid-1920s. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Rio Grande Highway and the railroad station at Mercury, or locate family-named landmarks like Morgen Mtn.

  14. 1925 Map of Ballinger 4-c
    1925 Map of Ballinger 4-c
    1925 Ballinger 4-c
    1925 Print · USGS
    Central West Texas river valleys are surveyed in the mid-1920s at the junction of three counties. Researchers can locate early rural landmarks like Liberty School and historic river crossings such as Coffee Ford and Trap Crossing.

  15. 1927 Map of Grosvenor
    1927 Map of Grosvenor
    1927 Grosvenor
    1927 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1920s, the rural landscapes of Brown and Coleman Counties were connected by winding wagon roads and creek fords. Genealogists can trace the early community hubs of Grosvenor and Thrifty alongside schools like Macedonia School and Buffalo School.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1928 Map of Mercury
    1928 Map of Mercury
    1928 Mercury
    1928 Print · USGS
    Central Texas river country comes to life in the late 1920s as the railroad connects small cattle towns near the four-county junction. Trace family roots at Mercury and Winchell, or locate old landmarks like Elm Grove Church and Holt School.

  17. 1928 Map of Waldrip
    1928 Map of Waldrip
    1928 Waldrip
    1928 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Colorado River in the late 1920s, this area of McCulloch and Coleman Counties was a landscape of remote ranches and vital river fords. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Chaffin Cem and White Ranch or trace old routes through Military Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1931 Map of Baird
    1931 Map of Baird
    1931 Baird
    1931 Print · USGS
    Callahan County ranching and rail life are documented here in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Baird, the Rough Creek P.O., and distinctive landmarks like Caddo Peak and Round Mt.

  19. 1931 Map of Stacy
    1931 Map of Stacy
    1931 Stacy
    1931 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching country comes into focus during the 1920s as the river defines three county lines. Genealogists can locate rural schoolhouses like Hardin Sch and Williams Sch or trace old river fords at Crane Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1932 Map of Voss
    1932 Map of Voss
    1932 Voss
    1932 Print · USGS
    Central Texas river life in the mid-1920s is documented here along the winding banks of the Concho River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community of Leaday and several rural schoolhouses like Liberty Sch and Redwire Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1932 Map of Baird
    1932 Map of Baird
    1932 Baird
    1932 Print · USGS
    Callahan and Eastland counties appear in the early 1930s, showing the region's transition into the oil and highway era. Genealogists can locate family homes near Belle Plain, Oak Ridge School, and along the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad.

  22. 1950 Map of Mercury
    1950 Map of Mercury
    1950 Mercury
    1950 Print · USGS
    McCulloch County and its neighbors are shown in the mid-twentieth century as the rural landscape transitioned from pioneer roots to modern ranching. Researchers can trace family history through community sites like Cowboy Cemetery, Elm Grove School, and the village of Mercury.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 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

  24. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.

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