Old Maps of Dayton, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dayton with 28 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 Dayton has changed over the decades.


Dayton, TX maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Huffman
    1916 Map of Huffman
    1916 Huffman
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Harris and Liberty County border comes into focus during the early twentieth century as a landscape of bayous and rails. Genealogists can trace the early layout of Huffman and the path of the Beaumont Sour Lake and Western railroad near Luce Bayou.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1920 Map of Huffman
    1920 Map of Huffman
    1920 Huffman
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie and timberlands north of Houston come into focus during the early twentieth century as a burgeoning rail and road network took shape. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early transit routes through Huffman, Scott Ranch, and the Lumber R R.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Liberty
    1943 Map of Liberty
    1943 Liberty
    1943 Print · USGS
    Liberty and the surrounding Big Thicket are documented here during the early twentieth-century boom in timber and oil. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks such as the Yellow School House, trace family lands like Mears Ranch, and follow the path of the Old Tram through the river bottomlands.

  4. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive civil engineering and industrial transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the Houston suburbs and the maritime infrastructure of Galveston Bay, including the Gulf Freeway and the Texas City Dike.

  5. 1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print
    1954 Beaumont
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of massive national forests, emerging reservoirs, and a booming oil economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural settlements like Dallardsville and Village Mills or locate early drilling sites at Sour Lake Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Liberty, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Liberty, 1957 Print
    1955 Liberty
    1957 Print · USGS
    Liberty and Dayton thrived at the crossroads of the Trinity River and major rail lines during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Magnolia Cem, Daniel Ranch, and schools like Colbert High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a powerhouse of oil and maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Houston and its ports, alongside landmarks like the Rice Institute and the Spindletop Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Beaumont
    1957 Map of Beaumont
    1957 Beaumont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is defined by the timber-rich lands between the Trinity River and Beaumont. Trace the history of the Alabama and Coushatti Indian Reservation or locate early campus sites like Prairie View College.

  9. 1960 Map of Huffman, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Huffman, 1962 Print
    1960 Huffman
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northeast Harris County in the early sixties was a landscape of bayous and rail lines at the edge of the rising Houston Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Huffman, locating the Huffman School, St Annes Church, and the historic Atascocita Road.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Sheeks, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Sheeks, 1964 Print
    1961 Sheeks
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Liberty and Chambers county line comes alive in the early sixties as a hub of petroleum and irrigation. Trace the legacy of Esperson Dome Oil Field and Sheeks along the Southern Pacific tracks.

  11. 1961 Map of Moss Bluff, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Moss Bluff, 1964 Print
    1961 Moss Bluff
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas industry meets the winding river bottoms in the early sixties as the petroleum fields near Liberty expanded. Researchers can trace family sites like the Winfree Cem, the Guedry Cem, and the riverside Moore Bluff Pumping Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Houston
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies shows a sprawling Houston metropolis linked to the sea by the massive Houston Ship Channel. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial landscape from the Astrodome to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1982 Map of Sheeks
    1982 Map of Sheeks
    1982 Sheeks
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas industry and rural life meet in the early eighties as petroleum production and complex canal systems reshape the Liberty County landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate the Harvey Cem, the Esperson D.O.M.E. Oil Field, and the Sheeks rail siding.

  14. 1983 Map of Anahuac
    1983 Map of Anahuac
    1983 Anahuac
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Upper Texas Coast and its energy-driven landscape are detailed here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal settlements like Anahuac and Winnie alongside the storied Spindletop Oil Field and the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Beaumont
    1984 Map of Beaumont
    1984 Beaumont
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the late seventies and early eighties shows a landscape of expanding reservoirs and deep timber industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Sam Houston National Forest or locate regional landmarks like Grabbs Prairie and the Wynne State Prison Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1984 Map of Dayton, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dayton, 1985 Print
    1984 Dayton
    1985 Print · USGS
    Dayton and the surrounding Liberty County coastal plains are captured here in the mid-1970s and early 1980s. Local researchers can trace the rail-and-canal infrastructure near Dayton or locate smaller settlements like Stilson, Martha, and Gum Grove.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1984 Map of Liberty, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Liberty, 1985 Print
    1984 Liberty
    1985 Print · USGS
    Liberty and the lower Trinity River valley are captured in the mid-eighties as a busy corridor of energy and river commerce. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads through Kenefick, Ames, and South Liberty, or locate family sites near Graveyard Hill and the Port of Liberty.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1984 Map of Simmons Bottom, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Simmons Bottom, 1985 Print
    1984 Simmons Bottom
    1985 Print · USGS
    Liberty County's bottomlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal waters and winding bayous. Genealogists and environmental researchers can trace the intricate paths of Luce Bayou, Tarkington Bayou, and the settlement at Simmons Bottom.

  19. 1985 Map of Conroe
    1985 Map of Conroe
    1985 Conroe
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of timberlands and new lakeside developments. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail lines like the Southern Pacific RR or locate rural communities such as Plantersville, Yarboro, and Hufsmith.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1986 Map of Beaumont
    1986 Map of Beaumont
    1986 Beaumont
    1986 Print · USGS
    The East Texas piney woods and coastal prairies are captured here in the mid-eighties, a period of established energy production and conservation. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Oil and Gas Field near Daisetta and Batson, or locate family sites at Graveyard Hill Cem.

  21. 1993 Map of Sheeks, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Sheeks, 1994 Print
    1993 Sheeks
    1994 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early nineties reveals a landscape of heavy industry and intricate water management. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Harvey Cem or locate the sprawling Esperson Dome Oil Field near Gum Island.

  22. 1993 Map of Moss Bluff, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Moss Bluff, 1994 Print
    1993 Moss Bluff
    1994 Print · USGS
    The oxbows of the Trinity River define this Liberty County landscape in the early nineties, where water management and oil production shape the terrain. Genealogists and researchers can locate old burial sites and parish centers like Heir Lawn Cem, Winfree Ch, and the settlement of Moss Bluff.

  23. 2022 Map of Moss Bluff, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Moss Bluff, 2022 Print
    2022 Moss Bluff
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas wetlands and the winding Trinity River define this Liberty County landscape during the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Moss Bluff and Old River-Winfree, alongside family landmarks like Heir Lawn Cem.

  24. 2022 Map of Sheeks, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sheeks, 2022 Print
    2022 Sheeks
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas water management and county boundaries take center stage in the 2020s near the junction of Harris, Liberty, and Chambers counties. Genealogists can locate the Harvey Family Cem while researchers trace the extensive Dayton Canal and Lynchburg Canal networks.

  25. 2022 Map of Liberty, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Liberty, 2022 Print
    2022 Liberty
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas river life and historic settlements come into focus in this contemporary study of the Trinity River valley. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites like Hardin Family Cem and Cooke Memorial Cem near the Liberty County Courthouse.

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