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1970s Maps of Edwards County, Texas

Explore 43 historic maps of Edwards County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Edwards County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Edwards County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Edwards County, TX maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Ray Lake NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Ray Lake NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Ray Lake NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Edwards County in the early 1970s is shown here as a landscape of deep draws and river bends. Researchers can trace the path of the South Llano River or locate specific landmarks like the Lantern BM 2331 marker and a notable Cave.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1971 Map of Paint Rock Spring, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paint Rock Spring, 1973 Print
    1971 Paint Rock Spring
    1973 Print · USGS
    Edwards County ranching country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the remote terrain along the South Llano River. Researchers can trace old family holdings like Greer Ranch, find the isolated Grave site, and locate reliable water sources like Paint Rock Spring.
  7. 1971 Map of Bradford Creek, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Bradford Creek, 1973 Print
    1971 Bradford Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    The South Llano River and its rugged tributaries define this Edwards County landscape in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace ranching infrastructure and remote water sources like Blue Hole on the Llano, Dripping Springs, and the Shearing Barn Windmill.
  10. 1971 Map of Ray Lake SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Ray Lake SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Ray Lake SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    High on the Edwards Plateau in the early 1970s, this survey shows a landscape of ranch roads and utility infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Sonora Road or locate regional markers like Owens and the Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Devils Sinkhole, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Devils Sinkhole, 1973 Print
    1971 Devils Sinkhole
    1973 Print · USGS
    Edwards County in the early seventies is captured here as a landscape of limestone drainages and deep natural pits. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named features like Steve Kemp Draw, Lane Hollow, and the famous Devils Sinkhole.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Cub Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Cub Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Cub Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Edwards County ranch land and high-country canyons are captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a remote Texas landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace old landmarks like Van Buren Water Hole, the County Airfield, and the winding White Mountain Road.
  19. 1971 Map of Rocksprings, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rocksprings, 1973 Print
    1971 Rocksprings
    1973 Print · USGS
    Rocksprings and the surrounding Edwards County plateau are captured here in the early seventies, detailing the town's civic core and rural outskirts. Researchers can trace the town's development through the High Sch, Cem, and the site of Old Rock Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Ray Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Ray Lake, 1973 Print
    1971 Ray Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Edwards County ranch land in the early seventies centers on the winding South Llano River and its essential water sources. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Baker Ranch, its Landing Strip, and neighboring features like the Cloudt Waterhole.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1971 Map of Turney Draw SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Turney Draw SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Turney Draw SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Edwards Plateau in the early seventies shows a balance between traditional ranching and emerging energy exploration. Researchers can trace the holdings of Wardlaw Ranch and Turner Ranch alongside early Oil Wells and Drill Holes.
  28. 1971 Map of Earwood Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Earwood Creek, 1974 Print
    1971 Earwood Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country at the meeting of Edwards, Real, and Kerr counties was a land of remote ranching and deep draws in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks like Dardy Windmill and trace the paths of Earwood Creek and Wildcat Draw.
  31. 1971 Map of Hackberry, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Hackberry, 1974 Print
    1971 Hackberry
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Edwards County ranch lands and the Nueces River valley are captured in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of deep draws and isolated homesteads. Researchers can trace family sites at Hackberry Cem, locate the old Laughlin settlement, and identify landmarks like Schoolhouse Mountain.
  34. 1971 Map of Turney Draw NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Turney Draw NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Turney Draw NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Edwards County ranching country is mapped here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by family-named outposts and drainage systems. Researchers can locate remote homesteads like the Mayfield Ranch and Jack Turney Ranch or trace landmarks such as Turney Cave.
  37. 1971 Map of Joy Hollow, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Joy Hollow, 1974 Print
    1971 Joy Hollow
    1974 Print · USGS
    Deep in the Texas Hill Country in the early seventies, the Edwards and Real County line runs through a landscape of remote ranch lands and limestone canyons. Researchers can trace family holdings at Eagle Ranch and find unique landmarks like Pape Cave, the Kaolin Mine, and the Blue Hole.
  40. 1971 Map of Carta Valley NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Carta Valley NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Carta Valley NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Edwards County plateau in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure and dry drainage systems. Local historians and genealogists can trace the paths of Mailtrail Creek and Wittenburg Draw or locate the site of Dunbar Cave.
  43. 1971 Map of Horse Camp Waterhole, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Horse Camp Waterhole, 1974 Print
    1971 Horse Camp Waterhole
    1974 Print · USGS
    The ranching heart of the Hill Country in the early 1970s reveals a landscape of isolated outposts and vital water sources. Researchers can trace land use through landmarks like Bandy-Ross Ranch, Horse Camp Waterhole, and Sampson Windmill.
  46. 1971 Map of Elbow Lake, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Elbow Lake, 1974 Print
    1971 Elbow Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Edwards County ranch land is captured here in the early 1970s as the river-carved landscape of the Hill Country underwent modern utility expansion. Researchers can trace the South Llano River valley and locate landmarks like Taylor Ranch, Elbow Lake, and the winding McKenzie Draw.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1971 Map of Earwood Creek SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Earwood Creek SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Earwood Creek SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Edwards and Real county line in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by the search for water and mineral resources. Researchers can trace the path of the East Prong Nueces River and locate ranching landmarks like Blair Windmill and Ranger Hollow.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1971 Map of Ray Lake SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Ray Lake SW, 1974 Print
    1971 Ray Lake SW
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Edwards County ranchlands come into focus in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of winding draws and remote outposts. Researchers can locate specific water sources like Geronimo Creek and landmarks such as Davis Cave or the local Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1971 Map of Indian Creek NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Indian Creek NE, 1974 Print
    1971 Indian Creek NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Edwards County ranching country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape shaped by water and elevation. Researchers can trace the paths of Little Hackberry Draw and locate specific sites like Possum Spring and an isolated Ranch.
  58. 1971 Map of Black Waterhole, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Black Waterhole, 1974 Print
    1971 Black Waterhole
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Edwards County ranchlands of the early seventies are defined here by the winding West Nueces River and the critical Black Waterhole. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Silman Spring, a remote Cem, and the high ground of Justice.
  61. 1973 Map of Turney Draw NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Turney Draw NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Turney Draw NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands of the Edwards Plateau come into focus during the early 1970s, showcasing the remote water systems of the Texas backcountry. Researchers can locate specific family-held sites like Whitehead Ranch and trace vital water sources from Heifer Windmill to the Devils River.
  64. 1973 Map of Montell, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Montell, 1976 Print
    1973 Montell
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Nueces River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of remote ranching outposts and vital desert springs. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Montell, Shoe Peg Mountain, and the family-named Hayes Mountain.
  67. 1973 Map of Vance, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Vance, 1976 Print
    1973 Vance
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Nueces River valley in the early 1970s reveals a quiet ranching landscape on the border of Edwards and Real counties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Vance settlement, a local Cem, and family-named landmarks like Moffett Mountain.
  70. 1973 Map of Camp Wood, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Camp Wood, 1976 Print
    1973 Camp Wood
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Nueces River valley in the early seventies shows the established communities of Barksdale and Camp Wood amidst a rugged landscape of named peaks. Local historians can trace landmarks like the Historical Site, Garden of Memories cemetery, and Old Faithful Spring.
  73. 1973 Map of Four Mills, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Four Mills, 1976 Print
    1973 Four Mills
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Edwards Plateau ranching country of the early seventies is meticulously documented here along the Devils River. Researchers can trace remote homesteads and critical water infrastructure like Whitehead Ranch, Oil Well Ranch, and the Buffalo Windmill.
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