Old Maps of Garza County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

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Garza County, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Lubbock, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Lubbock, 1958 Print
    1954 Lubbock
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains and Caprock region of West Texas come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by oil discovery and the Brazos River headwaters. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Roaring Springs, find the Pleasant Valley church, or locate family-named landmarks such as Soldier Mound.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Big Spring
    1965 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing oil towns and vital rail links along the Texas and Pacific RR. Researchers can trace the development of Big Spring, find smaller settlements like Knott and Lomax, or locate landmarks such as Boyds Chapel and Signal Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Big Spring
    1958 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil boom was in full swing during the late fifties, transforming the landscape around Howard and Mitchell counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Big Spring and Snyder alongside industrial landmarks like the Kelly-Snyder Oil Field and the Santa Fe rail lines.

  4. 1962 Map of Twomile Creek, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Twomile Creek, 1963 Print
    1962 Twomile Creek
    1963 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands along the Brazos and White Rivers are captured here in the early sixties, showing the isolated schoolhouses and cattle tanks of West Texas. Genealogists can locate Swenson Ranch and the Upper Red Mud Sch near the Salt Fork Brazos River.

  5. 1962 Map of Smith Tank, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Smith Tank, 1963 Print
    1962 Smith Tank
    1963 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of West Texas are captured here in the early sixties during a period of major hydrological change. Researchers can trace the new shoreline of the White River Reservoir and locate landmarks like the White River Dam and Smith Tank.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Southland, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Southland, 1966 Print
    1965 Southland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lynn and Garza counties are captured here during a period of significant oil production and rail activity. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads connecting Southland and Hackberry or locate family sites near Resthaven Cem and Gordon.

  7. 1965 Map of Slaton NE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Slaton NE, 1966 Print
    1965 Slaton NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The West Texas caprock country comes into focus in the mid-1960s as the rail lines and ranch lands around Lubbock County were being mapped in detail. Genealogists and local historians can trace the tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate family-named landmarks like Wood Ranch or the Katy K Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1966 Map of Cap Rock, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Cap Rock, 1968 Print
    1966 Cap Rock
    1968 Print · USGS
    The West Texas escarpment near the Crosby and Garza county line was a landscape of oil exploration and dramatic river breaks in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Forbes Oil Field, the isolated Cap Rock settlement, and landmarks like Courthouse Mtn.

  9. 1966 Map of Kalgary, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Kalgary, 1968 Print
    1966 Kalgary
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Crosby County line meets Garza County in the mid-1960s, a period when rural ranching and water infrastructure dominated the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the remote settlement of Kalgary and follow the paths of McDonald Creek and the expansive Aqueduct.

  10. 1966 Map of Canyon Valley, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Canyon Valley, 1969 Print
    1966 Canyon Valley
    1969 Print · USGS
    The West Texas Caprock breaks are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the rugged transition from high plains to river bottom. Researchers can trace the Salt Fork Brazos River and find the rural settlement of Canyon Valley.

  11. 1968 Map of South Dokegood Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of South Dokegood Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 South Dokegood Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    Garza County in the late 1960s reveals a landscape where the petroleum industry and rail lines intersect with the Brazos River. Trace the operations of the H D Oil Field and the rural settlements of Buenos and Huntley along the river's fork.

  12. 1969 Map of Verbena, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Verbena, 1971 Print
    1969 Verbena
    1971 Print · USGS
    Garza County's canyon breaks and high plains meet in the late sixties at the headwaters of the Brazos. Researchers can trace the development of the Post Oil Field and the small settlement of Verbena among the draws of McDonald Creek.

  13. 1969 Map of Cap Rock SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Cap Rock SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Cap Rock SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Garza County at the close of the 1960s reveals a landscape of petroleum exploration and precise water management along the Salt Fork Brazos River. Researchers can trace industrial markers like Oil Wells and a long Aqueduct alongside small-scale landmarks such as a lone Grave.

  14. 1969 Map of Cottonwood Creek, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Cottonwood Creek, 1971 Print
    1969 Cottonwood Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    Ranching life on the Texas plains comes into focus in the late sixties as the Brazos River forks wind through Garza and Kent counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Beggs Ranch, the Schoolhouse Windmill, and the community of Kent.

  15. 1969 Map of Gail NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Gail NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Gail NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Borden and Garza counties in the late sixties show a landscape defined by the oil industry and ranching along the Double Mountain Fork Brazos River. Genealogists and historians can locate the Miller Ranch and trace Pipeline corridors near Sand Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1969 Map of Justiceburg SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Justiceburg SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Justiceburg SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Kent County was a center of intensive oil exploration in the late 1960s, defined by its rugged river breaks and energy industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Dorward Oil Field and Birdwell alongside the Double Mountain Fork Brazos River.

  17. 1969 Map of Beal Hollow, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Beal Hollow, 1971 Print
    1969 Beal Hollow
    1971 Print · USGS
    Borden and Garza counties at the close of the 1960s show a landscape shaped by petroleum and ranching. Trace mid-century infrastructure like the Pumping Sta and pipelines alongside family-named landmarks like Beal Hollow and White Tank.

  18. 1969 Map of Fluvanna, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Fluvanna, 1971 Print
    1969 Fluvanna
    1971 Print · USGS
    Fluvanna and the high plains of Scurry and Borden counties are captured here in the late sixties as the local oil industry flourished. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate the Fluvanna Cem near the Old Railroad Grade.

  19. 1969 Map of Indian Canyon NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Indian Canyon NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Indian Canyon NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    The High Plains plateau gives way to the deep canyon breaks of Borden and Garza counties in the late sixties. Trace the ranching landscape around Dennis Ranch or follow the paths of Bull Creek and Salt Draw past early oil wells.

  20. 1969 Map of Justiceburg NW, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Justiceburg NW, 1972 Print
    1969 Justiceburg NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Garza County ranching and energy production are captured in high detail during the late 1960s. Researchers can locate specific water sources and family-named landmarks like the McCrary Ranch, Dick Woods Windmill, and Slicknasty Creek.

  21. 1969 Map of Post East, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Post East, 1972 Print
    1969 Post East
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the late 1960s, Post, Texas, sat at the intersection of the High Plains and the developing West Texas oil patches. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line, the Terrace Cem, and family landmarks like the Cross H Ranch.

  22. 1969 Map of Grassland SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Grassland SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Grassland SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of West Texas meet the broken breaks of the Brazos River in the late sixties. Trace family land at Post Montgomery Ranch, locate the Grassland Cem, and follow the winding Dead Negro Draw.

  23. 1969 Map of Justiceburg, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Justiceburg, 1972 Print
    1969 Justiceburg
    1972 Print · USGS
    Justiceburg and the surrounding Garza County oil fields are captured here during the late 1960s. Researchers can trace the ATCHISON TOPEKA AND SANTA FE rail corridor past the POST OIL FIELD and through the The Badlands.

  24. 1969 Map of Post West, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Post West, 1972 Print
    1969 Post West
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Garza County landscape in the late sixties reveals the industrial and civic heart of Post as it sits along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Garza Memorial Hospital or trace the early development of Close City.

  25. 1969 Map of Cooper Creek, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Cooper Creek, 1972 Print
    1969 Cooper Creek
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Garza County rangelands in the late sixties reveal a landscape of intensive oil exploration and vital water management. Trace the industrial footprint of the Garza Oil Field and Rocker A Oil Field alongside local landmarks like Two Bush Knob and Kelly Tank.

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