Old Maps of Terrell, Texas for Metal Detecting

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Terrell, TX maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Royse City
    1919 Map of Royse City
    1919 Royse City
    1919 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Northeast Texas is captured here just after the Great War, as the Blackland Prairie was crisscrossed by essential rail lines. Trace the locations of early rural landmarks like Locust Grove School, the Randle Ranch, and the vanished stop at Rockwall Station.

  2. 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

  3. 1956 Map of Kaufman
    1956 Map of Kaufman
    1956 Kaufman
    1956 Print · USGS
    Texas cotton and rail country come alive in this survey of the northern Trinity River basin. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Convent Hall, the Negro School, and rural communities such as Scurry, Talty, and Gastonia.

  4. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.

  5. 1962 Map of Elmo, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elmo, 1965 Print
    1962 Elmo
    1965 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County's rural landscape is captured here in the early sixties as a major new highway was being carved through the countryside. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Elmo Cem, College Mound, and the rural Black Jack Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Terrell North, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Terrell North, 1966 Print
    1962 Terrell North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of small farming communities and the steady growth of Terrell. Trace historical footprints at Chisholm and Colquitt, or follow the Texas and Pacific Railroad line.

  7. 1963 Map of Forney South
    1963 Map of Forney South
    1963 Forney South
    1963 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County agricultural life is captured here in the 1960s as water management projects began to reshape the Trinity River basin. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate family burial grounds like Shipley Cem and Antioch Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Terrell South, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Terrell South, 1965 Print
    1963 Terrell South
    1965 Print · USGS
    Terrell enters a period of modern expansion in the early sixties as new four-lane highways are carved through the Kaufman County countryside. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites and rural communities like Union Valley, Post Oak Bend, and the East Bachelor Cemeteries.

  9. 1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Dallas
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Texas metropolitan landscape comes into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth expands toward the eastern reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Oak Cliff Cem, rail corridors of the Texas & Pacific RR, and landmarks such as Southern Methodist University.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 2010 Map of Elmo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elmo, 2010 Print
    2010 Elmo
    2010 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County settlements and water projects come into focus in this study from the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local lineage near Elmo and College Mound, or locate rural landmarks like Elmo Cemetery and Tankersley Lake.

  11. 2010 Map of Terrell North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Terrell North, 2010 Print
    2010 Terrell North
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural expanses north of Terrell come into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of family farms and emerging aviation strips. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community through the Walter C Porter Farm and Dry Creek Cemetery.

  12. 2010 Map of Terrell South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Terrell South, 2010 Print
    2010 Terrell South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County as it appeared in the early 21st century reveals a landscape shaped by the southern growth of Terrell into the surrounding prairie. Genealogists can locate several family and community burial sites, including Easton Cemetery, Oakland Cemetery, and Post Oak Bend Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Forney South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Forney South, 2010 Print
    2010 Forney South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southeast of the Dallas metroplex in the early twenty-first century, this area reveals a landscape of managed waterways and growing rural communities. Researchers can trace family sites at Shipley or Blackland and locate landmarks like Sunset Airport and Markout.

  14. 2012 Map of Terrell South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Terrell South, 2012 Print
    2012 Terrell South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County's southern corridor near Terrell shows a landscape of growing rural communities and deep-rooted family history. Genealogists can trace numerous burial sites like Barrow Cem and Easton Cem alongside the Southwestern Christian Coll campus.

  15. 2012 Map of Terrell North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Terrell North, 2012 Print
    2012 Terrell North
    2012 Print · USGS
    This part of Rockwall County at the turn of the decade shows a landscape where aviation and agriculture meet among the headwaters of the Trinity River basin. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Walter C Porter Farm or locate old burial grounds like Dry Creek Cem and Forest Lawn Cem.

  16. 2012 Map of Forney South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Forney South, 2012 Print
    2012 Forney South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Mesquite in the early 2010s, this area shows the intersection of historic blackland farming and modern suburban growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Shipley Cemetery or trace the early paths of Old Highway 80 and the community of Talty.

  17. 2012 Map of Elmo, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Elmo, 2012 Print
    2012 Elmo
    2012 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County settlement patterns are clearly visible in the early twenty-first century, showing the relationship between small communities and regional water resources. Genealogists can locate family roots in Elmo, Abner, or near Elmo Cem while tracing the banks of Muddy Cedar Cr.

  18. 2016 Map of Terrell South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Terrell South, 2016 Print
    2016 Terrell South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County in the mid-2010s shows the continued growth of TERRELL alongside its long-standing cemeteries and schools. Genealogists can trace family plots at State Hospital Cem or Oakwood Cem, while aviation buffs can locate Terrell Municipal Airport and the Flying G Airport.

  19. 2016 Map of Elmo, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Elmo, 2016 Print
    2016 Elmo
    2016 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County as it appeared in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of growing municipal reservoirs and established rural crossroads. Researchers can trace local heritage at Elmo Cemetery or explore the drainage basins of Muddy Cedar Creek and Williams Creek.

  20. 2016 Map of Forney South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Forney South, 2016 Print
    2016 Forney South
    2016 Print · USGS
    The corridor between Forney and Crandall shows a blend of rural Texas roots and modern expansion in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate several family and community landmarks, including Shipley Cem, Irish Ridge, and the private runways of Smith Field.

  21. 2016 Map of Terrell North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Terrell North, 2016 Print
    2016 Terrell North
    2016 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of aviation and water management at the meeting of three counties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace legacy sites like Dry Creek Cem or explore the rural surroundings of Chisholm and Lawrence.

  22. 2019 Map of Elmo, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Elmo, 2019 Print
    2019 Elmo
    2019 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County's landscape east of Terrell comes into focus in the late 2010s, showcasing a mix of municipal reservoirs and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Elmo, the Elmo Cemetery, and the quiet community of Abner.

  23. 2019 Map of Terrell North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Terrell North, 2019 Print
    2019 Terrell North
    2019 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Terrell and the growing communities of Rockwall County are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the development of McLendon-Chisholm or locate quiet landmarks like Dry Creek Cem and Club Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Terrell South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Terrell South, 2019 Print
    2019 Terrell South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Terrell and its southern Kaufman County surroundings are captured in the late 2010s as suburban growth meets rural ranch land. Genealogists can locate family sites across numerous burial grounds like East Bachelor Cemeteries, Rose Hill Cem, and Oakwood Cem.

  25. 2019 Map of Forney South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Forney South, 2019 Print
    2019 Forney South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Kaufman County settlements and expanding suburbs define this landscape east of Dallas in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Blackland Cem or explore the rural routes around Irish Ridge and Talty.

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