Old Maps of Athens, Texas

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Athens, TX maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Frankston, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Frankston, 1964 Print
    1949 Frankston
    1964 Print · USGS
    East Texas ranching and timber country at the end of the 1940s was defined by the Southern Pacific rail line and small rural school districts. Researchers can find many family landmarks, from Moores Station and Fincastle to the Lapoynor Sch and Alligator Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1949 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1949 Athens
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Henderson County is captured here at a moment when rural life centered on local institutions like Gum Creek Sch and Shelby Chapel. You can trace the path of the Southern Pacific through Athens and locate old family landmarks like Richardson Cem and Beck Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Athens
    1950 Map of Athens
    1950 Athens
    1950 Print · USGS
    Henderson County center at mid-century, where the rail lines of the St Louis Southwestern and Southern Pacific cross. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Metzkoff Cem, the Junior College, and Shelby Chapel.

  4. 1950 Map of Frankston
    1950 Map of Frankston
    1950 Frankston
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Southern Pacific corridor between Henderson and Anderson Counties comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at New York and Fincastle, or locate rural landmarks like Central High Sch and Rounsavall Cem.

  5. 1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Tyler
    1956 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a powerhouse of oil production and rail transport during the mid-fifties, centered on the sprawling East Texas Oil Field. Researchers can trace the heritage of industrial hubs like Kilgore, military sites such as the Longhorn Ordnance Works, and many rural landmarks like Mount Enterprise.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Tyler
    1984 Map of Tyler
    1984 Tyler
    1984 Print · USGS
    East Texas at the peak of its reservoir-building era shows a landscape defined by new lakes and established rail corridors. Trace the path of the St Louis Southwestern RR or locate industrial sites like the Longhorn Ordnance Works.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1984 Map of Athens
    1984 Map of Athens
    1984 Athens
    1984 Print · USGS
    Athens and its rural Henderson County surroundings are captured in the mid-1980s as the town grew toward the new Lake Athens. Researchers can trace old neighborhood boundaries near Virginia Hill or explore the drainage systems of Coon Creek and Shelton Mill Branch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1984 Map of Mallard Hill
    1984 Map of Mallard Hill
    1984 Mallard Hill
    1984 Print · USGS
    Henderson County, Texas, was undergoing steady transition in the late seventies and early eighties as residential growth expanded between ATHENS and Malakoff. Researchers can trace old family locations and landmarks like Crescent Heights, Mallard Hill, and the shores of Cedar Creek Reservoir.

  9. 1984 Map of Leagueville
    1984 Map of Leagueville
    1984 Leagueville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's rural communities and creek-fed landscapes are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace family lands near the settlements of Leagueville and New York, or locate specific features like Tater Hill Mountain and Steele Lakes.

  10. 1985 Map of Tyler
    1985 Map of Tyler
    1985 Tyler
    1985 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-eighties centers on the growth of Tyler and the expansive waters of Lake Palestine. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Henry's Chapel and Browning Cem alongside the routes of the Southern Pacific RR.

  11. 1991 Map of Tyler
    1991 Map of Tyler
    1991 Tyler
    1991 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the early nineties centered on the expansion of Tyler and the recreational draw of Lake Palestine. Researchers can trace the layout of smaller communities like Ben Wheeler, Frankston, and Troup as they existed before modern suburban growth.

  12. 2010 Map of Mallard Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mallard Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Mallard Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    Henderson County, Texas, is captured here during a period of rural-industrial stability. Researchers can trace land use through Mine Number Five, the Tri-Cities Gas Field, and long-established sites like Walnut Creek Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Athens, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Athens, 2010 Print
    2010 Athens
    2010 Print · USGS
    Athens and its surrounding Henderson County countryside are documented in this 2010 survey during a period of steady regional growth. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Richardson Cemetery and Barker Cemetery, or locate specific properties near Athens Lake and Pine Grove.

  14. 2010 Map of Leagueville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Leagueville, 2010 Print
    2010 Leagueville
    2010 Print · USGS
    East Texas at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of rural communities and managed waterways. Researchers can trace family history at Blackjack Cemetery or Alligator Cemetery and locate early impoundments like Echo Lake and Steele Lakes.

  15. 2013 Map of Mallard Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mallard Hill, 2013 Print
    2013 Mallard Hill
    2013 Print · USGS
    Henderson County, Texas, is mapped here in the early 21st century as rural communities expanded east of the Cedar Cr Reservoir. Researchers can trace local lineage and land use through the Walnut Creek Cem, Dauphin, and the Tri-Cities Gas Field.

  16. 2013 Map of Leagueville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Leagueville, 2013 Print
    2013 Leagueville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Henderson County settlement patterns are preserved in this detailed study of the area between Leagueville and New York. Genealogists can locate several family cemeteries, including Rounsavall Cem and Blackjack Cem, alongside prominent landmarks like Tater Hill Mtn.

  17. 2013 Map of Athens, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Athens, 2013 Print
    2013 Athens
    2013 Print · USGS
    Athens and its surrounding Henderson County landscape are shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on its expanding suburban grid and educational hubs. Genealogists can locate family names at Richardson Cem or Davis Cem, while tracing the development of landmarks like Athens Lake and the Athens Municipal Airport.

  18. 2016 Map of Leagueville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Leagueville, 2016 Print
    2016 Leagueville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Henderson County east of ATHENS reveals a landscape of wooded creeks and rural settlements during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Rounsavall Cem or trace the terrain around New York and Tater Hill Mtn.

  19. 2016 Map of Athens, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Athens, 2016 Print
    2016 Athens
    2016 Print · USGS
    Athens and the surrounding Henderson County countryside are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape of growing residential grids and numerous private lakes. Researchers can locate family sites at Richardson Cem or Davis Cem and trace the rural reaches of Baxter.

  20. 2016 Map of Mallard Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mallard Hill, 2016 Print
    2016 Mallard Hill
    2016 Print · USGS
    Henderson County, Texas, is captured here in the mid-2010s as it balances its rural heritage with modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Goodgame Cem or Walnut Creek Cem and explore the vicinity of Crescent Heights.

  21. 2019 Map of Athens, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Athens, 2019 Print
    2019 Athens
    2019 Print · USGS
    Athens and its rural surrounds are captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing the area's transition from agricultural roots to a regional hub. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint Richardson Cem, Barker Cem, and landmarks like Lake Athens or the Athens Municipal Airport.

  22. 2019 Map of Leagueville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Leagueville, 2019 Print
    2019 Leagueville
    2019 Print · USGS
    The rural stretches of Henderson County are captured here in the late 2010s, showing the eastern growth of Athens toward the quiet crossroads of New York. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including New York Cem and Alligator Cem among the hills of Tater Hill Mtn.

  23. 2019 Map of Mallard Hill, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mallard Hill, 2019 Print
    2019 Mallard Hill
    2019 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's landscape between Malakoff and Athens is captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can pinpoint specific local sites like Goodgame Cem, Circle R Ranch Airport, and the waters of Cedar Creek Reservoir.

  24. 2022 Map of Mallard Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mallard Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Mallard Hill
    2022 Print · USGS
    Henderson County near the turn of the decade shows the continued evolution of East Texas settlements between Malakoff and Athens. Genealogists and historians can trace local heritage through Walnut Creek Cem, Smith Cem, and the Circle R Ranch Airport.

  25. 2022 Map of Leagueville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Leagueville, 2022 Print
    2022 Leagueville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's rural landscape is captured here in the early 2020s, showcasing the area between the city of Athens and its outlying communities. Researchers can trace local lineage through several sites like New York Cem, Leagueville Cem, and Rounsavall Cem.

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