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Old Maps of Thornton, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Thornton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Thornton, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Waco
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas during the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by the expansion of Fort Hood Military Reservation and the Brazos river system. Trace the rail lines and early airfields like James Connally Air Force Base and settlements like Temple or McGregor.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Waco
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the peak of the Cold War reveals a landscape defined by military expansion and major water projects. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Hood, the waters of Lake Waco, and regional hubs like Temple or Mexia.
  7. 1966 Map of Thornton, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Thornton, 1968 Print
    1966 Thornton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Thornton and the surrounding Limestone County ranch lands are captured in the mid-sixties, centered on the Southern Pacific railroad. Genealogists can trace numerous family burial sites, including Pippin, Phifer, and Pleasant Grove cemeteries.
  10. 1985 Map of Marlin
    1985 Map of Marlin
    1985 Marlin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Texas agriculture and transit converge here during the mid-1980s, centered on the Brazos River corridor. Genealogists can locate family sites near Tidwell Prairie or trace the Missouri Pacific RR through Bremond and Kosse.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 2010 Map of Thornton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Thornton, 2010 Print
    2010 Thornton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Groesbeck, Beulah, and other nearby areas
  16. 2013 Map of Thornton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Thornton, 2013 Print
    2013 Thornton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Groesbeck, Beulah, and other nearby areas
  19. 2016 Map of Thornton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Thornton, 2016 Print
    2016 Thornton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Groesbeck, Beulah, and other nearby areas
  22. 2019 Map of Thornton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Thornton, 2019 Print
    2019 Thornton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Groesbeck, Beulah, and other nearby areas
  25. 2022 Map of Thornton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Thornton, 2022 Print
    2022 Thornton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Limestone County countryside around Thornton and Davis Prairie remains a landscape of small family burial grounds and winding creeks. Genealogists can trace local heritage through Cedar Grove Cem, Pippin Cem, and Tidwell Cem.
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