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Old Maps of Waco, Texas

Explore 66 old maps of Waco, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Waco, TX maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Temple
    1892 Map of Temple
    1892 Temple
    1892 Print · USGS
    Texas at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by emerging railroad junctions and river settlements. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail-town growth in Temple, McGregor, and Belton near the banks of the Leon River.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1892 Map of Waco
    1892 Map of Waco
    1892 Waco
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Texas was rapidly expanding during the 1890s as a rail and river commerce hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Waco and its surrounding communities like China Springs, Valley Mills, and West along five distinct railway lines.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1920 Map of Waco
    1920 Map of Waco
    1920 Waco
    1920 Print · USGS
    Waco and its surrounding rail corridors are captured in high detail shortly after the first World War. Researchers can trace the legacy of Rifle Range Camp MacArthur and vanished river crossings like Greenwoods Ferry and Old Towash.
  10. 1924 Map of Waco 4-c
    1924 Map of Waco 4-c
    1924 Waco 4-c
    1924 Print · USGS
    Waco and its river valley are captured here in the mid-1920s as the city expanded across the Brazos. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Walkers Crossing, find the original Cotton Palace site, or locate family-named routes such as Robinsonville Road.
  13. 1924 Map of Waco 3-d
    1924 Map of Waco 3-d
    1924 Waco 3-d
    1924 Print · USGS
    McLennan County in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of river fords and emerging petroleum sites. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lone Hill Church or Windsor and trace old river routes through Lowell Crossing and the South Bosque Oil Fields.
  16. 1931 Map of Valley Mills
    1931 Map of Valley Mills
    1931 Valley Mills
    1931 Print · USGS
    Central Texas river valleys define the landscape in the mid-1920s, showing a rural network of farm-to-market crossings. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Speegleville or old meeting spots like Shiloh Ch and Caldwell Crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1931 Map of Elm Mott
    1931 Map of Elm Mott
    1931 Elm Mott
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Waco area in the early thirties shows the city expanding toward the confluence of the Brazos and Bosque Rivers. Researchers can trace family roots through East Waco and McArthur Heights or locate rural landmarks like Whitehall Ch and Cameron Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1931 Map of Mc Gregor
    1931 Map of Mc Gregor
    1931 Mc Gregor
    1931 Print · USGS
    Central Texas rural life in the twenties is preserved here, showing a landscape densely dotted with family-named schools and country churches. Genealogists can trace ancestors through specific landmarks like Haunted Hill Sch, Blair Chapel, and the community at Eagle Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 1957 Map of Speegleville
    1957 Map of Speegleville
    1957 Speegleville
    1957 Print · USGS
    McLennan County's river valleys and early oil industry are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the region's rural character was beginning to shift. Researchers can trace family landmarks like Evergreen Cem and Shiloh Ch, or explore the footprint of the South Bosque Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Gholson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gholson, 1958 Print
    1957 Gholson
    1958 Print · USGS
    McLennan County in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by the Brazos River and the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like Gholson Cemetery, Wesley Chapel, and the Gholson School.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Lorena, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Lorena, 1958 Print
    1957 Lorena
    1958 Print · USGS
    The community of Lorena and the developing outskirts of Robinson are captured in the mid-1950s as a new highway network begins to reshape the McLennan County landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the St Louis Southwestern railroad or locate family landmarks like Lawson Cem and Bledsoe Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Waco West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Waco West, 1958 Print
    1957 Waco West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Waco expands toward the shores of the Bosque River as new suburban developments begin to ring the city. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like the Methodist Home and the Heart O' Texas Fairground.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Elm Mott, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Elm Mott, 1958 Print
    1957 Elm Mott
    1958 Print · USGS
    McLennan County during the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of military aviation and railroad junctions. Researchers can trace the layout of the James Connally Air Force Base or locate local landmarks like Lindert Hall and Gerald Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of China Springs, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of China Springs, 1958 Print
    1957 China Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Texas farmland meets the winding Brazos River in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by river bends and creek valleys. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Patrick Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and the settlement of Erath.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Waco East, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Waco East, 1958 Print
    1957 Waco East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Waco and its eastern suburbs are shown here just as the post-war building boom transformed the Brazos River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Baylor University and locate numerous family sites at Restland Cemetery, Miller Memorial Cem, and East Waco.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Robinson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Robinson, 1958 Print
    1957 Robinson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Near the banks of the Brazos River in the late 1950s, this area shows a landscape defined by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Rosenthal High Sch, Mt Zion Ch, and Mt Olive Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1965 Map of South Bosque, 1969 Print
    1965 Map of South Bosque, 1969 Print
    1965 South Bosque
    1969 Print · USGS
    McLennan County's suburban and rural landscape comes into focus in the mid-1960s as Woodway begins to expand near the shores of Lake Waco. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the St Louis Southwestern rail line or locate the historic Horne Cem and Harris Creek Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1985 Map of Temple
    1985 Map of Temple
    1985 Temple
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of massive defense installations and deep-rooted farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Temple and Gatesville, locate the Gatesville State School for Boys, or explore rural outposts like Zabcikville and Westphalia.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1985 Map of Waco
    1985 Map of Waco
    1985 Waco
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-fed lakes and bustling transit hubs as the region expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri Kansas Texas or locate sites such as Rosemound Cem and Meridian State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 2010 Map of Elm Mott, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elm Mott, 2010 Print
    2010 Elm Mott
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waco, including Bellmead, Lacy Lakeview, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Gholson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gholson, 2010 Print
    2010 Gholson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waco, including Lacy Lakeview, Gholson, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of China Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of China Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 China Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waco, including China Spring, Gholson, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of South Bosque, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of South Bosque, 2010 Print
    2010 South Bosque
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waco, including Woodway, McGregor, and other nearby areas
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