Old Maps of Texas for Metal Detecting

1. 1885 Map of Taylor

   

   1885 Taylor

   1885 Print · USGS

   Central Texas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape in transition as railroads redefined the old cotton frontier. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of rail towns like Taylor and Granger, or find vanished rural outposts such as Ad Hall and Davilla.

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4. 1885 Map of Bastrop

   

   1885 Bastrop

   1885 Print · USGS

   Central Texas was undergoing a rail-driven transformation in the late nineteenth century as steam power connected the frontier to the Gulf. Genealogists can trace family names and old homesites near Rice's Crossing, Hills Prairie, and along the vital Houston and Texas Central Railroad.

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7. 1885 Map of San Saba

   

   1885 San Saba

   1885 Print · USGS

   Central Texas in the late nineteenth century comes alive through this survey of the river valleys and high knobs. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early foundations of San Saba and Goldthwaite, or find forgotten locations like Regency and Bendy.

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10. 1887 Map of Taylor

    

    1887 Taylor

    1887 Print · USGS

    Central Texas is captured in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began to redefine the blackland prairie. Genealogists can locate early settlements like Davilla and Granger or trace family lands near the San Gabriel River and Taylor.

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13. 1887 Map of Llano

    

    1887 Llano

    1887 Print · USGS

    The Texas Hill Country emerges as a frontier of granite peaks and river valleys in the mid-1880s. Researchers can locate early settlements like Castell and Baby Head, or trace the rugged topography of Enchanted Rock and Pack Saddle Mountain.

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16. 1887 Map of Lampasas

    

    1887 Lampasas

    1887 Print · USGS

    The Lampasas region in the late 1880s shows the arrival of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad alongside early frontier settlements. Local historians can trace old post offices and milling sites like Townsen Mills, Wayback, and Senterfitt among the numerous gaps and peaks of the Hill Country.

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19. 1887 Map of Blanco

    

    1887 Blanco

    1887 Print · USGS

    Central Texas at the dawn of the Hill Country's development, when early ranching life centered on river fords and spring-fed creeks. Trace the paths between Johnson City, Blanco, and Dripping Springs, or locate landmarks like Jacob's Well and Dead Mans Hole.

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22. 1887 Map of Mason

    

    1887 Mason

    1887 Print · USGS

    The Texas Hill Country comes into focus during the late frontier era, centering on the vital cattle and trade crossroads of Mason. Researchers can trace early German-Texan settlements and rural post offices including Loyal Valley, Hoersterville, and Fredonia.

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25. 1887 Map of Burnet

    

    1887 Burnet

    1887 Print · USGS

    Central Texas in the late nineteenth century is defined here by the arrival of the rail line and the wild course of the Colorado River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and transit points like Tiger Mill, Bluffton, and Wolf Crossing.

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28. 1887 Map of Coleman, 1889 Print

    

    1887 Coleman

    1889 Print · USGS

    Central Texas was undergoing a rapid transformation into a rail-connected ranching hub in the late 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early layout of Coleman and locate frontier landmarks like Camp Colorado, Byrds Store, and the Santa Anna Mountains.

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31. 1888 Map of Hamilton

    

    1888 Hamilton

    1888 Print · USGS

    Central Texas during the 1880s is captured here at a moment of early frontier growth and agricultural settlement. Researchers can trace the original locations of rural centers like Gentry Mill, Pottsville, and the remote post office at Indian Gap.

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34. 1888 Map of Meridian

    

    1888 Meridian

    1888 Print · USGS

    Bosque and Coryell counties are shown here in the 1880s as the rail lines began to redefine the frontier landscape. Genealogists can locate early settlements like Turnersville, Cranfills Gap, and the rail junction at Meridian.

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37. 1889 Map of Granbury

    

    1889 Granbury

    1889 Print · USGS

    In the late 1880s, the Brazos River dictated the life and travel of North Texas, carving deep bends through Hood and Somervell counties. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Fort Spunky and Glenrose or the routes of the Texas Central Railroad.

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40. 1889 Map of Brownwood

    

    1889 Brownwood

    1889 Print · USGS

    Central Texas ranching and rail expansion are captured here in the late nineteenth century. You can trace early family settlements and landmarks like Williams Ranch, Comanche, and the path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad.

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43. 1889 Map of Coleman, 1905 Print

    

    1889 Coleman

    1905 Print · USGS

    Central Texas is captured in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began transforming the frontier into a network of cattle and farming towns. Genealogists can trace early homesteading hubs and remote outposts like Camp Colorado, Byrds Store, and Trickham.

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46. 1890 Map of Stephenville

    

    1890 Stephenville

    1890 Print · USGS

    Erath County at the close of the frontier era centers on the rising trade hub of Stephenville and its surrounding hill country. Researchers can trace the original Texas Central Railroad corridor through Dublin and find vanished locales like Duffau Wells.

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49. 1890 Map of Breckenridge

    

    1890 Breckenridge

    1890 Print · USGS

    Stephens County was a landscape of budding settlements and cattle country in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Breckenridge or follow the Texas and Pacific R.R. past peaks like Steal Easy Mt. and Gunsight Mt..

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52. 1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print

    

    1890 Abilene

    1955 Print · USGS

    West Texas ranching country and rail settlements come alive in the 1890s as the railroad transforms the prairie. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Buffalo Gap or follow the Texas and Pacific Railway through Abilene and Elmdale.

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55. 1891 Map of Weatherford

    

    1891 Weatherford

    1891 Print · USGS

    Parker County and the surrounding ranchlands are shown here in the 1890s as the rail network transformed the region. Researchers can trace early river transport at Powell Ferry or locate vanished sites like Veal Station, Center Mill, and the Bear Creek P.O.

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58. 1891 Map of Hayrick

    

    1891 Hayrick

    1891 Print · USGS

    Texas ranching country and the arrival of the iron horse meet in the 1890s as the Colorado River divides emerging frontier counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Hayrick and Rowena, or locate remote landmarks like Harris Ranch and the Rock Spring School House.

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61. 1891 Map of Las Cruces

    

    1891 Las Cruces

    1891 Print · USGS

    The Mesilla Valley and Organ Mountains are shown here during the late territorial era, when the railroad was transforming the region. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Mesilla, Fort Selden, and the mining hub at Organ City.

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64. 1891 Map of Dallas

    

    1891 Dallas

    1891 Print · USGS

    The Dallas area during the late nineteenth century was a rapidly growing rail hub still defined by its river crossings and rural outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the metroplex through early landmarks like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haughts Store.

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67. 1891 Map of Palo Pinto

    

    1891 Palo Pinto

    1891 Print · USGS

    North Texas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of winding river bends and emerging coal towns. Genealogists and historians can trace early river crossings at Oaks Ferry, the path of the Texas and Pacific Railroad, and the Coal Mines at Coalville.

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70. 1891 Map of Anson

    

    1891 Anson

    1891 Print · USGS

    Jones County was still a frontier of small settlements and river crossings in the early 1890s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Anson alongside forgotten locales like Sandersville, Phantom Hill, and Rising Sun.

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73. 1891 Map of Cleburne

    

    1891 Cleburne

    1891 Print · USGS

    North Texas in the late nineteenth century was a land transformed by new iron rails and established river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Cleburne and Hillsboro alongside vanished stops like Port Graham and Files Valley.

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