Old Maps of Lavaca County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 63 historic maps of Lavaca County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Lavaca County, TX maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Flatonia
    1901 Map of Flatonia
    1901 Flatonia
    1901 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the railroad and distinct ethnic communities. Trace family roots in the Bohemian Settlement or Negro Settlement, and locate early sites like Old Redrock and Old Flatonia.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of Schulenburg, 1956 Print
    1919 Map of Schulenburg, 1956 Print
    1919 Schulenburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Texas at the close of the Great War was a landscape of rail-connected towns and river crossings. Genealogists can trace family roots through the settlements of High Hill, Dubina, and St. Johns, while following the old fords across the Navidad River.

  3. 1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Seguin
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties shows a thriving river-and-rail economy across the Guadalupe and Colorado basins. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes like the Southern Pacific through Seguin, locate oil wells, or find the Gary AAF near San Marcos.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Glidden
    1956 Map of Glidden
    1956 Glidden
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie and river bottomlands near the Colorado River are captured here during the mid-century, showing the rail-driven growth of Columbus. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossings near Rock Island, Borden, and the Skull Creek drainage.

  5. 1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Seguin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the late fifties was a network of river-valley settlements and active oilfields tied together by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across Rabb Prairie, locate the Behring Store, or follow the Southern Pacific through Schulenburg.

  6. 1962 Map of Terryville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Terryville, 1964 Print
    1962 Terryville
    1964 Print · USGS
    DeWitt and Lavaca counties are shown here in the early 1960s as the local economy balanced ranching with a growing petroleum industry. Researchers can trace family sites at Terryville, locate the BRUSHY CREEK OIL FIELD, and find the Cook-Holland Cem or Hebron Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Sublime, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Sublime, 1966 Print
    1962 Sublime
    1966 Print · USGS
    Lavaca County in the early 1960s is depicted as a rural landscape shaped by the Navidad River and its many creek systems. Researchers can trace family history at the Pagel Settlement Cem, locate the small community of Vsetin, or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Sublime.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Hallettsville SE, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Hallettsville SE, 1966 Print
    1962 Hallettsville SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The river systems of Lavaca County come into focus in the early sixties as the local economy began to balance traditional agriculture with new energy production. Researchers can trace family sites near Solmsville Ch or follow the paths of Laughlin Creek and the Lavaca River.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Hallettsville, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Hallettsville, 1966 Print
    1962 Hallettsville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Hallettsville and the Lavaca River valley in the early sixties reveal a landscape of rural settlements and emerging industry. Family historians can trace landmarks like Pagel Settlement, the Old County Farm Cemetery, and Light Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Yoakum, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Yoakum, 1964 Print
    1963 Yoakum
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the railroad town of Yoakum served as a bustling crossroads for the Southern Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, including the Sons of Herman Cem, Pearl City, and Morris Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1963 Map of Sweet Home, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sweet Home, 1964 Print
    1963 Sweet Home
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lavaca County's ranching and energy landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the rural community of Sweet Home. Researchers can trace family history through numerous sites like Queen of Peace Cem or explore the industrial footprint of the South Yoakum Oilfield.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1964 Map of Cordele, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Cordele, 1966 Print
    1964 Cordele
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the Jackson County prairie near the Lavaca line was a landscape of cattle, cotton, and the rising energy industry. Local historians can trace family burial sites at Gandy Cem and Flourney Cem or explore the early development of the Morales Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1964 Map of Morales, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Morales, 1966 Print
    1964 Morales
    1966 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands near the Lavaca and Jackson county line were a hub of resource extraction and ranching in the 1960s. Researchers can trace family history at Partridge Cem or explore the industrial footprint of the Gas Field and the northern Refinery.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Speaks, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Speaks, 1966 Print
    1964 Speaks
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal plains and petroleum fields define this pocket of Lavaca County in the 1960s. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of the Wilcox Refinery or locate remote burial sites like Bright Cem and the small settlement of Seclusion.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1964 Map of Navidad, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Navidad, 1966 Print
    1964 Navidad
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas ranching and energy production intersect in the mid-1960s as the Lavaca River winds through the Jackson and Lavaca county lines. Researchers can trace rural family sites like Knopp Cem or explore the mid-century infrastructure of the Navidad Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1964 Map of Ezzell, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Ezzell, 1967 Print
    1964 Ezzell
    1967 Print · USGS
    Lavaca County during the mid-sixties reveals a rural landscape defined by the winding Lavaca River and the small settlements of Koerth and Ezzell. Researchers can locate country community landmarks such as Mossy Grove Ch, Providence Sch, and the Brown Bridge river crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1965 Map of Oakland, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Oakland, 1967 Print
    1965 Oakland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Colorado and Lavaca county line in the 1960s, this area is defined by the winding Navidad River and its rural farming outposts. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous local burial sites like Oakland Hill Cem, Shiloh Cem, and Bila Hora Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1965 Map of Sawmill Branch, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Sawmill Branch, 1967 Print
    1965 Sawmill Branch
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Colorado and Lavaca county line runs through this Texas creek-bottom landscape in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural drainage network from West Sandy Creek to Crooked Creek Lake and find old Gas Well and Gravel Pit sites.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1965 Map of Weimar, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Weimar, 1967 Print
    1965 Weimar
    1967 Print · USGS
    Weimar and its rural surroundings in the 1960s reveal a landscape defined by the Southern Pacific railroad and the East Navidad River. Researchers can trace the layout of Dubina, locate family plots at Hehr Cem, or identify historic church sites like St Cyril Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1965 Map of Schulenburg, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Schulenburg, 1967 Print
    1965 Schulenburg
    1967 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the rural border between Fayette and Lavaca counties centered on the busy rail town of Schulenburg. Researchers can trace old family sites at Old High Hill Cem, visit St John, or locate the site of the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1965 Map of Wied, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Wied, 1967 Print
    1965 Wied
    1967 Print · USGS
    Lavaca County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing a region shaped by winding creeks and early transit routes. You can trace the Old RR Grade and locate long-standing landmarks like the Charlottenburg Cem and Vysehrad Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1965 Map of Sheridan NE, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Sheridan NE, 1967 Print
    1965 Sheridan NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas oil and gas production is in full swing during the mid-1960s as this survey of the Colorado County line reveals. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Sheridan Gas Field, locating scattered oil wells and the remote Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1965 Map of Komensky, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Komensky, 1967 Print
    1965 Komensky
    1967 Print · USGS
    Lavaca County in the mid-sixties remains a landscape of quiet agricultural hamlets and complex river forks. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Baursville Cem and trace the paths of the Lavaca River and Novohrad.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1965 Map of Sheridan SE, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Sheridan SE, 1967 Print
    1965 Sheridan SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas ranching and energy production intersect in the mid-1960s where three counties converge along Sandy Creek. Researchers can locate the Brownson Cem and trace early oil and gas development near the Whitegate Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1965 Map of Hope, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Hope, 1967 Print
    1965 Hope
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lavaca and DeWitt county line in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of cattle ranching and early petroleum development. Genealogists can locate the Harless Cemetery and the settlement of Hope while tracing the winding banks of the Lavaca River and Big Brushy Creek.
    2 unique versions available

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