Old Maps of Hamilton County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

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Hamilton County, TX maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Lampasas
    1887 Map of Lampasas
    1887 Lampasas
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Lampasas region in the late 1880s shows the arrival of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad alongside early frontier settlements. Local historians can trace old post offices and milling sites like Townsen Mills, Wayback, and Senterfitt among the numerous gaps and peaks of the Hill Country.

  2. 1888 Map of Hamilton
    1888 Map of Hamilton
    1888 Hamilton
    1888 Print · USGS
    Central Texas during the 1880s is captured here at a moment of early frontier growth and agricultural settlement. Researchers can trace the original locations of rural centers like Gentry Mill, Pottsville, and the remote post office at Indian Gap.

  3. 1888 Map of Meridian
    1888 Map of Meridian
    1888 Meridian
    1888 Print · USGS
    Bosque and Coryell counties are shown here in the 1880s as the rail lines began to redefine the frontier landscape. Genealogists can locate early settlements like Turnersville, Cranfills Gap, and the rail junction at Meridian.

  4. 1889 Map of Granbury
    1889 Map of Granbury
    1889 Granbury
    1889 Print · USGS
    In the late 1880s, the Brazos River dictated the life and travel of North Texas, carving deep bends through Hood and Somervell counties. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Fort Spunky and Glenrose or the routes of the Texas Central Railroad.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1890 Map of Stephenville
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Hamilton
    1894 Map of Hamilton
    1894 Hamilton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching and farming communities are captured here in the 1890s, just after the initial frontier period. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and early settlements like Gentry Mill, Indian Gap, and Hazle Dell along the Leon River.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Meridian
    1894 Map of Meridian
    1894 Meridian
    1894 Print · USGS
    Bosque and Coryell counties are shown in the late nineteenth century as the railroads began to reshape the cattle frontier. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements and community landmarks like Norse, Cranfills Gap, and Turnersville.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Lampasas
    1894 Map of Lampasas
    1894 Lampasas
    1894 Print · USGS
    Lampasas and the surrounding hill country are shown in the years following the arrival of the rail. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks like Kinchelo Peak and old post offices at Senterfitt, Nix, and Wayback.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1954 Map of Evant, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Evant, 1956 Print
    1954 Evant
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Texas comes to life through the springs and creek beds of Coryell and Hamilton Counties. Family historians can trace rural roots through Townsen Cem, Hines Chapel, and the USAF Practice Bombing Target near Adamsville.

  12. 1954 Map of Evant, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Evant, 1957 Print
    1954 Evant
    1957 Print · USGS
    Evant sits at the meeting point of three counties in the mid-1950s, serving as a crossroads for rural life and the regional cattle economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous small burial sites like Pilgrims Rest Cemetery or locate historical river landmarks such as Faubion Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of Pearl, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Pearl, 1957 Print
    1954 Pearl
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching country in the mid-1950s reveals a network of isolated settlements and vital water sources. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Wayback Mountain and Fletchers Point or locate the communities of Pearl and Bee House.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 1955 Map of Ater, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Ater, 1956 Print
    1955 Ater
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coryell County in the mid-1950s shows a rural landscape where the Leon River and 36th Division Memorial Highway meet. Researchers can trace family history at Weaver Chapel Cem or locate the Old Railroad Grade near Ater.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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.

  20. 1956 Map of Jonesboro
    1956 Map of Jonesboro
    1956 Jonesboro
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coryell and Hamilton counties appear in the mid-1950s as a landscape of small farming hubs and disappearing rail lines. Researchers can trace family history at Willy Grubb Cemetery and follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade through Ireland.

  21. 1956 Map of Cranfills Gap, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cranfills Gap, 1957 Print
    1956 Cranfills Gap
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-century landscape around Cranfills Gap was a mosaic of family-named peaks and small rural cemeteries. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like The Rock Ch, the Cox-Burton Graves, and the curiously named The Baptism Hole.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1956 Map of Gentrys Mill, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gentrys Mill, 1957 Print
    1956 Gentrys Mill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton and Comanche counties appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of established family farms and transitioning transit lines. Researchers can locate several remote burial sites like Toliver Cem and trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade past Springtown (Aband).
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1956 Map of German Valley, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of German Valley, 1957 Print
    1956 German Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country crossroads where Hamilton, Bosque, and Coryell Counties meet are shown here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like German Valley Cem, Boggy Cem, and the Goar Valley Polling Booth.

  24. 1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Pottsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County ranching and rural life are preserved here in the mid-1950s, showing the landscape before modern consolidation. Researchers can trace family sites like the Cottage Hill Cem, locate the Indian Cave, or find the now-abandoned McGirk Sch.

  25. 1956 Map of Ohio, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ohio, 1957 Print
    1956 Ohio
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County ranchlands and rural settlements are caught mid-century, just as local schoolhouses and rail lines began to fade from the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the family-named Parsley Ford Crossing and Jeffries Bridge or locate the Live Oak Ch and Ohio settlement.
    2 unique versions available

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