1900s (20th Century) Maps of Erath County, Texas

Explore 46 historic maps of Erath County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Erath County, TX maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Palo Pinto
    1918 Map of Palo Pinto
    1918 Palo Pinto
    1918 Print · USGS
    Palo Pinto County and the Brazos River valley appear here in the final year of the Great War, showing a landscape shaped by coal and steam. Genealogists and historians can locate defunct river crossings like Oaks Ferry, early rural education at Marsden School, and the extensive Coal Mines that once powered the regional economy.

  2. 1920 Map of Stephenville
    1920 Map of Stephenville
    1920 Stephenville
    1920 Print · USGS
    Erath County thrived at the intersection of three major railroads during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Stephenville and Dublin, alongside rural landmarks like Morgan Mill and Tanner School.

  3. 1931 Map of Santo
    1931 Map of Santo
    1931 Santo
    1931 Print · USGS
    Palo Pinto County in the mid-1920s was a land of winding river valleys and rural schoolhouse communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail-and-river economy through the Texas and Pacific line and the Brazos River, while locating family homesteads near Village Bend Sch or New Hope Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1931 Map of Tolar
    1931 Map of Tolar
    1931 Tolar
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley of Hood County comes alive in this early 1930s survey of the Granbury area. Trace the early layout of Granbury, the route of the Fort Worth and Rio Grande, and rural landmarks like Comanche Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Dallas
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the metroplex through landmarks like Hensley Field, Boles Orphan Home, and the Texas & Pacific RR.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1956 Map of Gustine
    1956 Map of Gustine
    1956 Gustine
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Comanche County is seen here just as the highway network was being formalized around the Leon River valley. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural sites like Graham Chapel Cem, Energy Sch, and the town of Gustine.

  9. 1956 Map of Hico, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hico, 1957 Print
    1956 Hico
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Bosque River valley and the railroad town of Hico are shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of small farming communities and historic routes. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites like Tillinghouse Cem and the Springtown (Site of).
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Edna Hill, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Edna Hill, 1957 Print
    1956 Edna Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Texas ranching country along the Erath and Comanche county line comes to life in the mid-1950s. Researchers can locate the settlement and church at Hazeldell, find family burials at Barbee Cemetery, and trace the winding paths of Resley Creek and Joplin Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Carlton, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Carlton, 1957 Print
    1956 Carlton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of the Hamilton and Comanche County borders is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the community of Carlton. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Turnbow Cemetery, the local High Sch, and the path of an Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Hico, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hico, 1957 Print
    1956 Hico
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hico and the surrounding North Texas ranching country are captured here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the intersection of rail and river commerce. Family historians can locate several rural burial sites like Honey Creek Cem and Dry Fork Cem, or trace the path of the Texas and Missouri Kansas railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.

  14. 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.

  15. 1959 Map of Lipan, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lipan, 1960 Print
    1959 Lipan
    1960 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of four Texas counties in the late fifties, this survey captures the rural character and winding river bends of the Brazos valley. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Dobbs Valley Ch, and the remote Progress Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Gordon, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Gordon, 1960 Print
    1959 Gordon
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Palo Pinto hills in the late fifties show a landscape defined by the Texas and Pacific railroad and active coal and oil extraction. Local researchers can trace the locations of family burial sites like Thurber Cem and landmarks like Metcalf Gap.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1961 Map of Johnsville, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Johnsville, 1962 Print
    1961 Johnsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Erath County in the early sixties was a landscape of quiet rural settlements and winding creek valleys. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Aycock Cem and Johnsville or locate old community hubs at Pony Creek Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1961 Map of Alexander, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Alexander, 1962 Print
    1961 Alexander
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching and river country comes to life in the early sixties, centered on the Alexander rail crossing. Genealogists can trace family names at the Bowman Ridge Cem and Hancock Cem, or follow the Old Railroad Grade.

  19. 1961 Map of Knob Hill, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Knob Hill, 1963 Print
    1961 Knob Hill
    1963 Print · USGS
    Erath County in the early sixties shows a rural landscape shaped by the North Paluxy River and the arriving modern era. Researchers can trace family roots at Smith Springs Cem, visit the Center Grove Sch, or follow the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1961 Map of Paluxy, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Paluxy, 1963 Print
    1961 Paluxy
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the rural borderlands of Hood and Somervell Counties were defined by the winding Paluxy River and a network of family-named creeks. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Elm Grove Ch, Glenn Cem, and the settlement of Paluxy.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Clairette, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Clairette, 1963 Print
    1961 Clairette
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Texas during the early sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad and the Bosque River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Duffau Cem, Millerville Cem, and the old roadside park.

  22. 1961 Map of Stephenville, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Stephenville, 1963 Print
    1961 Stephenville
    1963 Print · USGS
    Stephenville and the surrounding Erath County countryside are documented here during a period of mid-century expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from Tarleton State College to rural landmarks like Johnson Cemetery and Provident Church.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1965 Map of Huckabay SW, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Huckabay SW, 1967 Print
    1965 Huckabay SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Erath County's ranching landscape is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the rugged drainage basins of the Blue Hills. Genealogists and historians can locate old family burial sites like Old School Hill Cem, School Hill Cem, and Lowell Cem.

  24. 1965 Map of Lingleville, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Lingleville, 1967 Print
    1965 Lingleville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Lingleville and the rolling ranchlands of the Erath and Comanche County border are captured here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade or locate family sites near Bethel Cem and Highland Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1965 Map of Dublin, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dublin, 1967 Print
    1965 Dublin
    1967 Print · USGS
    Dublin is shown as a thriving rail hub in the mid-sixties at the junction of two major western railroads. Researchers can trace the local landscape through landmarks like Memorial Stadium, the Live Oak Cem, and the community of Alexander.

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