Old Maps of Welcome Valley, Texas

1. 1890 Map of Stephenville

   

   1890 Stephenville

   1890 Print · USGS

   Erath County at the close of the frontier era centers on the rising trade hub of Stephenville and its surrounding hill country. Researchers can trace the original Texas Central Railroad corridor through Dublin and find vanished locales like Duffau Wells.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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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13. 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.

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16. 1985 Map of Stephenville

    

    1985 Stephenville

    1985 Print · USGS

    North Central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by ranching, rail history, and early oil towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Texas Central railroad and locate rural communities like Desdemona, Lingleville, and Punkin Center.

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19. 2010 Map of Stephenville, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Stephenville

    2010 Print · USGS

    Stephenville and the surrounding Erath County ranch lands are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the city expanded along the North Bosque River. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including the West End Cemetery, Welcome Valley, and the Clark Field Municipal Airport.

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22. 2012 Map of Stephenville, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Stephenville

    2012 Print · USGS

    Stephenville and its surrounding ranchlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the community expanded around the Tarleton State Univ campus. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local burial sites like Allard Cem and Indian Creek Cem, or follow the river system near Welcome Valley.

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25. 2016 Map of Stephenville, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Stephenville

    2016 Print · USGS

    Stephenville and the surrounding Erath County countryside are shown here in the mid-2010s, centered on the N Bosque River corridor. Researchers can trace the layout of Tarleton State Univ or locate outlying local landmarks like Welcome Valley and Valley Grove Cem.

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28. 2019 Map of Stephenville, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Stephenville

    2019 Print · USGS

    Stephenville and the surrounding Erath County ranch lands are documented here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Johnson Cem and Ogan Cem or locate the quiet community of Welcome Valley.

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31. 2022 Map of Stephenville, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Stephenville

    2022 Print · USGS

    The Erath County seat and the expanding campus of Tarleton State University are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names and locations at the Allard Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and across the quiet settlement of Welcome Valley.

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