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1960s Maps of Howard County, Texas

Explore 11 historic maps of Howard County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Howard County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Howard County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Howard County, TX maps

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  1. 1963 Map of Hayrick Mountain, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hayrick Mountain, 1964 Print
    1963 Hayrick Mountain
    1964 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching and energy interests intersect at the turn of the sixties where Howard, Mitchell, and Sterling Counties meet. Trace the lineage of local landmarks like Dipping Vat Tank, Rockwater Hole, and Patsy Windmill.
  4. 1963 Map of Hyman, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hyman, 1965 Print
    1963 Hyman
    1965 Print · USGS
    The West Texas ranchlands and oil patches are captured here in the early 1960s as petroleum development expanded across the county line. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the Hyman South Oil Field and locate family-named landmarks like Arrington Tank and Hamrick Tank.
  7. 1965 Map of Big Spring North
    1965 Map of Big Spring North
    1965 Big Spring North
    1965 Print · USGS
    The industrial and institutional landscape of Howard County comes into focus in the early seventies. Trace the Big Spring Oil Field and rail history near Big Spring through landmarks like the Refinery and Mount Olive Cemetery.
  10. 1966 Map of Knott, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Knott, 1968 Print
    1966 Knott
    1968 Print · USGS
    Howard and Martin Counties in the mid-1960s were defined by a sprawling energy landscape and isolated ranching outposts. Trace the early development of the Knott area through its network of Oil Wells, pipelines, and local landmarks like the Gravel Pit.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1966 Map of Lucian Wells Ranch, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Lucian Wells Ranch, 1968 Print
    1966 Lucian Wells Ranch
    1968 Print · USGS
    Ranching and early oil production define this West Texas landscape during the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings at Lucian Wells Ranch, follow Mustang Draw, and locate the curious School Bus Windmill.
  16. 1966 Map of Natural Dam Lake, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Natural Dam Lake, 1968 Print
    1966 Natural Dam Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    Howard and Martin Counties in the mid-1960s are defined by the intersection of industrial development and salt basin hydrology. Researchers can trace the Texas and Pacific rail line through Morita and locate numerous wells and Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of Knott SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Knott SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Knott SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwest Howard County in the mid-1960s is a landscape of military aviation, energy production, and state institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Webb Air Force Base alongside the community at Fairview and the Prairie View Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1966 Map of Elbow, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Elbow, 1968 Print
    1966 Elbow
    1968 Print · USGS
    The West Texas landscape of Howard County comes alive in the 1960s, centering on the massive operations at Webb Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the military housing at Webb Village, the rural school at Forsan Jr. High Sch, and local entertainment at the Drive-in Theater.
  25. 1966 Map of Houston Ranch, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Houston Ranch, 1968 Print
    1966 Houston Ranch
    1968 Print · USGS
    The West Texas plains at the meeting of Glasscock, Howard, and Martin counties are captured here in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace ranching and oil history through the Old Houston Place, the Lomax settlement, and the landmark Hog Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1966 Map of Knott SW, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Knott SW, 1969 Print
    1966 Knott SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil fields and rural schools of the Permian Basin come into focus during the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the development of the Varel Field and locate community landmarks like Hartwell School and Lakeview Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1966 Map of Knott NE, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Knott NE, 1969 Print
    1966 Knott NE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Howard County, Texas, was a landscape of rising energy production and seasonal draws during the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the footprint of the local extraction economy through the Oil Field, early Oil Wells, and small outposts like Abrams and Petty.
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