Old Maps of Gatesville, Texas for Metal Detecting

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Gatesville, TX maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Gatesville
    1894 Map of Gatesville
    1894 Gatesville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of expanding rail lines and established river settlements. Genealogists can trace family names across Pidcock Ranch, Fort Gates, and Coperas Cove, while following the path of the St. Louis Arkansas and Texas Railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Purmela, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Purmela, 1953 Print
    1947 Purmela
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Texas rural life and military expansion meet in the late 1940s as settlements like Purmela and Pidcoke border federal lands. Genealogists can trace family roots through Slater Cem, Harman Sch, and the Spring Hill Cem.

  3. 1947 Map of Gatesville West, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Gatesville West, 1953 Print
    1947 Gatesville West
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rural outskirts of Coryell County are captured here in the late 1940s as military expansion met traditional ranching life. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Hemelline Cem, Standlee Chapel, and the Plainview Sch near the Leon River.

  4. 1947 Map of Gatesville East, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Gatesville East, 1953 Print
    1947 Gatesville East
    1953 Print · USGS
    Gatesville and the Leon River valley were undergoing significant development in the late 1940s as military and state institutions expanded. Researchers can trace family sites at Odd Fellows Cemetery, explore the State Reform School grounds, or locate the early operations of North Fort Hood.

  5. 1950 Map of Gatesville, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Gatesville, 1953 Print
    1950 Gatesville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coryell County is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing the growing overlap between civilian life and the military footprint at North Fort Hood. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Mound Cem, Leon Junction Sch, and the long-established State Reform School.

  6. 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

  7. 1954 Map of Gatesville West, 1984 Print
    1954 Map of Gatesville West, 1984 Print
    1954 Gatesville West
    1984 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Coryell County during the mid-twentieth century show a landscape shaped by the Leon River and the expanding Fort Hood Military Reservation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hemmeline Cem, Standlee Chapel, and the State Reform School Grounds.

  8. 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.

  9. 1957 Map of Gatesville West, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Gatesville West, 1961 Print
    1957 Gatesville West
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coryell County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of rural homesteads and expanding military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Hemmeline Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, or study the State Reform School Grounds.

  10. 1957 Map of Gatesville East, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Gatesville East, 1961 Print
    1957 Gatesville East
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coryell County during the late fifties reveals a mix of institutional growth and rural Texas life centered on the Leon River. Genealogists and researchers can pinpoint landmarks like the Gatesville State School for Boys, Restland Cem, and Fort Gates.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Gatesville, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Gatesville, 1962 Print
    1958 Gatesville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coryell County during the late fifties reveals the expanding footprint of the army alongside traditional river-valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Friendship Cemetery, the Gatesville State School for Boys, and the rail stops of the St Louis Southwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Purmela, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Purmela, 1962 Print
    1958 Purmela
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coryell County was a landscape of remote farmsteads and military expansion during the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Slater Cem, the Old Railroad Grade, and small community centers at Pidcoke and Arnett.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Temple
    1985 Map of Temple
    1985 Temple
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of massive defense installations and deep-rooted farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Temple and Gatesville, locate the Gatesville State School for Boys, or explore rural outposts like Zabcikville and Westphalia.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1994 Map of Gatesville East, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Gatesville East, 1995 Print
    1994 Gatesville East
    1995 Print · USGS
    Coryell County during the mid-nineties shows the distinct intersection of civic life in GATESVILLE and the massive FORT HOOD MILITARY RESERVATION. Local historians can trace family plots at Restland Cem and Oak Grove Cem, or locate the Historical Marker Fort Gates near the river.

  15. 1995 Map of Gatesville West
    1995 Map of Gatesville West
    1995 Gatesville West
    1995 Print · USGS
    Coryell County during the mid-nineties shows the western growth of the county seat alongside major military and state institutions. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hermeline Cem, Standifer Chapel, and the Old Railroad Grade near the Leon River.

  16. 2010 Map of Gatesville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gatesville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Gatesville East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including South Mountain, Fort Gates, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Gatesville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gatesville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Gatesville West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including Coryell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Gatesville East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gatesville East, 2012 Print
    2012 Gatesville East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including South Mountain, Fort Gates, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Gatesville West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gatesville West, 2012 Print
    2012 Gatesville West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including Coryell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2016 Map of Gatesville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gatesville West, 2016 Print
    2016 Gatesville West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including Coryell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Gatesville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gatesville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Gatesville East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including South Mountain, Fort Gates, and other nearby areas

  22. 2019 Map of Gatesville West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Gatesville West, 2019 Print
    2019 Gatesville West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including Coryell County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Gatesville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Gatesville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Gatesville East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Gatesville, including South Mountain, Fort Gates, and other nearby areas

  24. 2022 Map of Gatesville East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gatesville East, 2022 Print
    2022 Gatesville East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coryell County settlement and river geography are documented here as the eastern expansion of Gatesville meets the Leon River valley. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like Restland Cem, Powell Cem, and the State Juvenile Training School Cem.

  25. 2022 Map of Gatesville West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gatesville West, 2022 Print
    2022 Gatesville West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coryell County at the start of the 2020s shows the growth of the county seat along the winding Leon River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Hemmeline Cem, the Coryell County Courthouse, and the rural routes surrounding Bald Knob.

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