1900s (20th Century) Maps of Mineral Wells, Texas

1. 1918 Map of Palo Pinto

   

   1918 Palo Pinto

   1918 Print · USGS

   Palo Pinto County and the Brazos River valley appear here in the final year of the Great War, showing a landscape shaped by coal and steam. Genealogists and historians can locate defunct river crossings like Oaks Ferry, early rural education at Marsden School, and the extensive Coal Mines that once powered the regional economy.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1927 Map of Mineral Wells

   

   1927 Mineral Wells

   1927 Print · USGS

   The Brazos River carves a winding path through Palo Pinto County in the mid-1920s, defining a landscape of deep hollows and sharp river bends. Researchers can trace early rural schools like Union Hill School and the route of the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern rail line.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print

   

   1954 Abilene

   1966 Print · USGS

   The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1958 Map of Abilene

    

    1958 Abilene

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1959 Map of Mineral Wells, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Mineral Wells

    1960 Print · USGS

    Mineral Wells and the surrounding Palo Pinto ranch lands are captured here during the height of the Cold War helicopter training era. Researchers can trace the massive footprint of Camp Wolters, the winding Brazos River bends, and local landmarks like Staggs Prairie Cem.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1984 Map of Whitt

    

    1984 Whitt

    1984 Print · USGS

    The ranchlands along the Palo Pinto and Parker County border are documented here in the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace the rural layout of Whitt, Peadenville, and Salesville, along with landmarks like Rock Crusher Lake and Turkey Creek.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 1984 Map of Mineral Wells West

    

    1984 Mineral Wells West

    1984 Print · USGS

    The western edges of Mineral Wells and the deep bends of the Brazos River are captured here in the late seventies and early eighties. Researchers can trace the river's winding path through Ballenger Bend or locate landmarks like Barber Mountain and Coronados Camp.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1984 Map of Mineral Wells East, 1986 Print

    

    1984 Mineral Wells East

    1986 Print · USGS

    Mineral Wells and its eastern neighbors are shown in the early 1980s as the region transitioned from military influence to recreation and education. Genealogists can trace family connections in Wolters Village, Sturdivant, or Millsap and locate landmarks like Weatherford College.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 1985 Map of Mineral Wells

    

    1985 Mineral Wells

    1985 Print · USGS

    North-central Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep river valleys and massive reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line and locate rural settlements like Thurber, Necessity, and Palo Pinto.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---