Old Maps of Valentine, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Valentine with 21 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Valentine has changed over the decades.


Valentine, TX maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Chispa, 1957 Print
    1892 Map of Chispa, 1957 Print
    1892 Chispa
    1957 Print · USGS
    West Texas railroad outposts and mountain passes are documented here in the final decade of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Arno, Chispa, and Van Horn Wells along the original Southern Pacific line.

  2. 1894 Map of Valentine, 1959 Print
    1894 Map of Valentine, 1959 Print
    1894 Valentine
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of West Texas come to life in this late-frontier survey of the Trans-Pecos ranching country. Researchers can trace the early rail influence at Valentine and locate numerous historic homesteads including Hardwicks Ranch and Newmans Ranch.

  3. 1895 Map of Chispa
    1895 Map of Chispa
    1895 Chispa
    1895 Print · USGS
    West Texas rail travel was in its prime during the late nineteenth century as steam engines traversed the mountain passes. Genealogists and rail historians can trace early sidings and stops like Van Horns Wells, Chispa, and the natural crossing at Vieja Pass.

  4. 1897 Map of Valentine
    1897 Map of Valentine
    1897 Valentine
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Davis Mountains frontier and the railroad town of Valentine are shown here in the mid-1890s. Researchers can locate remote high-country outposts like Prude's Ranch and Newman's Ranch or trace the early course of the Southern Pacific R. R.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1897 Map of Chispa
    1897 Map of Chispa
    1897 Chispa
    1897 Print · USGS
    West Texas rail culture and high-desert landscapes take center stage in the 1890s as steam power bridges the vast distances between the Rio Grande and the interior mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Chispa and Dalberg, or locate the critical water source at Van Horn Wells.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Valentine
    1943 Map of Valentine
    1943 Valentine
    1943 Print · USGS
    Valentine and the Davis Mountains come alive in this mid-century look at the cattle and rail country of West Texas. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named holdings like Means Ranch Hdqrs., Prude's Ranch, and the isolated Foster Cabin.

  7. 1959 Map of Marfa, 1976 Print
    1959 Map of Marfa, 1976 Print
    1959 Marfa
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Trans-Pecos frontier is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as cattle ranching and high-altitude science shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Valentine or locate remote border outposts like Ruidosa and Indian Hot Springs Resort.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Marfa
    1965 Map of Marfa
    1965 Marfa
    1965 Print · USGS
    Big Bend ranching and high-desert rail travel come together in the 1960s along the Rio Grande and the southern reaches of the Davis Mountains. Researchers can trace the lineage of cattle outfits like Brite Ranch and historic stops like Valentine and Candelaria.

  9. 1978 Map of Valentine East
    1978 Map of Valentine East
    1978 Valentine East
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Jeff Davis and Presidio counties comes to life in the late seventies as the rail line connects remote outposts. Trace ranching history through the Bell Place Windmill and family-named spots like Youngblood or Quebec.

  10. 1978 Map of Valentine West
    1978 Map of Valentine West
    1978 Valentine West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties appear here in the late seventies, centered on the railroad hub of Valentine. Researchers can trace the ranching history of the Trans-Pecos through sites like Roosevelt Ranch, Conring Ranch, and the Southern Pacific line.

  11. 1985 Map of Mount Livermore
    1985 Map of Mount Livermore
    1985 Mount Livermore
    1985 Print · USGS
    The trans-Pecos landscape of the mid-1980s comes to life through this survey of the desert floor and volcanic peaks. Trace the Southern Pacific line past Valentine or locate historic sites like Plata Verde Mines and the McDonald Observatory.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 2010 Map of Valentine East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Valentine East, 2010 Print
    2010 Valentine East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Bell Place Windmill, Quebec, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Valentine West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Valentine West, 2010 Print
    2010 Valentine West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Presidio County, Jeff Davis County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Valentine East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Valentine East, 2012 Print
    2012 Valentine East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Bell Place Windmill, Quebec, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Valentine West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Valentine West, 2012 Print
    2012 Valentine West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Presidio County, Jeff Davis County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Valentine West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Valentine West, 2016 Print
    2016 Valentine West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Presidio County, Jeff Davis County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Valentine East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Valentine East, 2016 Print
    2016 Valentine East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Bell Place Windmill, Quebec, and other nearby areas

  18. 2019 Map of Valentine West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Valentine West, 2019 Print
    2019 Valentine West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Presidio County, Jeff Davis County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Valentine East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Valentine East, 2019 Print
    2019 Valentine East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Valentine, including Bell Place Windmill, Quebec, and other nearby areas

  20. 2022 Map of Valentine West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Valentine West, 2022 Print
    2022 Valentine West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Trans-Pecos ranchlands come into focus in this recent survey, centered on the remote community of Valentine. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Jeff Davis Co Presidio Co boundary and locate the Valentine Cem near the town site.

  21. 2022 Map of Valentine East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Valentine East, 2022 Print
    2022 Valentine East
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high desert plains of Jeff Davis County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Valentine. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem or follow the path of Moore Slough through the ranch lands.

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