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Old Maps of Hays, Texas

Explore 33 old maps of Hays, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Hays, TX maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Austin
    1896 Map of Austin
    1896 Austin
    1896 Print · USGS
    Austin and its surrounding counties are shown in the mid-1890s, capturing the transition from frontier river crossings to a rail-centered regional hub. Researchers can trace historic river access points like Cameron Ferry alongside vanished landmarks such as Johnson's Institute and Moore & Berry's Store.
  4. 1897 Map of Austin
    1897 Map of Austin
    1897 Austin
    1897 Print · USGS
    Texas in the late 1890s reveals a capital city defined by its river and an expanding railroad network. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and early centers of learning like Saint Edward's College, Johnson's Institute, and Anderson Mill.
  7. 1910 Map of Austin
    1910 Map of Austin
    1910 Austin
    1910 Print · USGS
    Austin and the surrounding Travis County hill country are captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate pioneer landmarks like Anderson Mill, Mc.Kinney Falls, and numerous river crossings including Lohmann Ford.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Austin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas is captured during a period of steady growth as the capital city and its neighboring farm towns began to modernize. Researchers can trace historic rail corridors like the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks such as Bergstrom Air Force Base and Pilot Knob.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Oak Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Oak Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Oak Hill
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southwest of Austin in the mid-fifties, this area shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family farms before the suburban boom. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Oak Hill Cem, the St Elmo Sch (Aband), and the Kenchion settlement.
  16. 1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Buda
    1960 Print · USGS
    Buda and the southern reaches of Travis and Hays Counties are seen here in the late fifties during a period of steady ranching and early suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ranch lands and historic sites like Science Hall, Goforth, and the Old San Antonio Road.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of Oak Hill, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Oak Hill, 1969 Print
    1966 Oak Hill
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southwest Austin was undergoing a transformation in the late sixties as suburban development reached into Travis County. Researchers can trace early family sites and rural landmarks like Kineheonville, Manchaca, and Williamson Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1968 Map of Signal Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Signal Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Signal Hill
    1971 Print · USGS
    Texas ranching life and early suburban development converge on the Travis and Hays county line during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family landmarks like Cedar Valley, Oliver Cem, and legacy properties such as Signal Hill Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1968 Map of Buda, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Buda, 1971 Print
    1968 Buda
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Hays and Travis County borderlands come to life in this late sixties survey of the Buda area. Genealogists and historians can trace family names and early rural centers through sites like Allen Cem, Science Hall, and the Martin Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1968 Map of Mountain City, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Mountain City, 1971 Print
    1968 Mountain City
    1971 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country ranching life is well-documented here in the late sixties, showing the vast estates and rural outposts south of Austin. Researchers can trace family legacies at Kuykendall Ranch, Ruby Ranch, and the Barton Cem near the banks of Onion Creek.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties reveals a region in transition, balancing rapid urban growth in Austin with deep-rooted rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Johns Ch, the Science Hall schoolhouse, and long-standing communities like Webberville and Manchaca.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1986 Map of Signal Hill
    1986 Map of Signal Hill
    1986 Signal Hill
    1986 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country terrain meets the growing outskirts of Austin in the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate historic family sites like Oliver Cem, the landmark Friday Mountain, and rural features such as Friendship Ch and the Boys Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1988 Map of Oak Hill
    1988 Map of Oak Hill
    1988 Oak Hill
    1988 Print · USGS
    Southwest Austin and its neighboring hill country communities are captured during a period of rapid suburbanization in the late eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds, including Brown Cem and Live Oak Cem, alongside major landmarks like St Edwards University and the A F Siding railroad spur.
  40. 2010 Map of Mountain City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mountain City, 2010 Print
    2010 Mountain City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Hays County's ranching heritage and expanding residential pockets are captured here during the first decade of the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy estates like Kuykendall Ranch and landmarks such as Flatrock Ford or the Onion Creek Lodge.
  43. 2010 Map of Signal Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Signal Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Signal Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southwest Austin was undergoing a steady transition from historic ranchlands to suburban communities at the start of the millennium. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Heissner Ranch and Spillar Ranch, or visit the quiet grounds of Oliver Cemetery.
  46. 2010 Map of Oak Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Oak Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Oak Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southwest Austin and Travis County are captured here during a period of rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Kincheonville, Oak Hill Cemetery, and the Brown Cemetery.
  49. 2010 Map of Buda, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buda, 2010 Print
    2010 Buda
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Buda area south of Austin shows a landscape of suburban growth and traditional ranchland during the early 2000s. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through sites like Antioch Cemetery, the Science Hall school site, and the historic Old San Antonio Rd.
  52. 2013 Map of Buda, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buda, 2013 Print
    2013 Buda
    2013 Print · USGS
    The suburbs south of Austin were undergoing significant transformation in the early twenty-first century as new neighborhoods filled in around old ranch lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of early settlers at Manchaca Springs, Antioch Cem, and the Science Hall school site.
  55. 2013 Map of Oak Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Oak Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Oak Hill
    2013 Print · USGS
    Southwest Austin and Travis County are captured here during a decade of rapid suburban growth and residential development. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Kincheonville, Oak Hill Cemetery, and the historic campus of Saint Edward's University.
  58. 2013 Map of Signal Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Signal Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Signal Hill
    2013 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranchlands and expanding residential networks meet near the Travis County line in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy family lands like Heissner Ranch and find small burial sites such as Johnson Cem.
  61. 2013 Map of Mountain City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mountain City, 2013 Print
    2013 Mountain City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Mountain City and the surrounding ranchlands are shown in this period of transition between rural heritage and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the layout of family estates like Ruby Ranch or locate historical sites such as Barton Cemetery and Barber Falls.
  64. 2016 Map of Oak Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Oak Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Oak Hill
    2016 Print · USGS
    South Austin and the surrounding Travis County hill country are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Oak Hill Cemetery or follow the waters of Elm Waterhole and Onion Creek.
  67. 2016 Map of Mountain City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mountain City, 2016 Print
    2016 Mountain City
    2016 Print · USGS
    Texas Hill Country suburban growth meets historic ranch lands in this mid-2010s survey of northern Hays County. Researchers can trace family sites at Barton Cem or follow the winding hydrology of the Blanco River, Onion Creek, and Lutranger Lake.
  70. 2016 Map of Signal Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Signal Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Signal Hill
    2016 Print · USGS
    The southwest Austin fringe at the Travis and Hays county line shows a landscape in transition from rural hills to residential neighborhoods. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oliver Cem, Johnson Cem, and the high point of Friday Mtn.
  73. 2016 Map of Buda, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Buda, 2016 Print
    2016 Buda
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Travis and Hays County border area in the mid-2010s reveals a landscape of growing towns and preserved local history. Genealogists can trace family names at Antioch Cem and Carl Cem, while researchers can locate the smaller communities of Turnersville and Niederwald.
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