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Old Maps of Erath, Waco for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Erath. 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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Erath, Waco maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 2010 Map of China Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of China Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 China Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Erath, including Waco, China Spring, and other nearby areas
  25. 2012 Map of China Springs, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of China Springs, 2012 Print
    2012 China Springs
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Erath, including Waco, China Spring, and other nearby areas
  28. 2016 Map of China Springs, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of China Springs, 2016 Print
    2016 China Springs
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Erath, including Waco, China Spring, and other nearby areas
  31. 2019 Map of China Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of China Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 China Springs
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Erath, including Waco, China Spring, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of China Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of China Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 China Springs
    2022 Print · USGS
    McLennan County's river valleys northwest of Waco appear here in detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near China Springs, the river loops at Wortham Bend, and rural burial sites like Patrick Cem.
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