Old Maps of Lyra, Texas

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Lyra, TX maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Palo Pinto
    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.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Palo Pinto
    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.

  3. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    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

  4. 1958 Map of Abilene
    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.

  5. 1959 Map of Gordon, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Gordon, 1960 Print
    1959 Gordon
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Palo Pinto hills in the late fifties show a landscape defined by the Texas and Pacific railroad and active coal and oil extraction. Local researchers can trace the locations of family burial sites like Thurber Cem and landmarks like Metcalf Gap.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Strawn East
    1984 Map of Strawn East
    1984 Strawn East
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Texas coal country near the Palo Pinto and Erath county lines comes into focus in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Strawn, Mingus, and the industrial sites at Coal Mine Mountain.

  7. 1985 Map of Mineral Wells
    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

  8. 2010 Map of Strawn East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Strawn East, 2010 Print
    2010 Strawn East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyra, including Strawn, Gordon, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Strawn East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Strawn East, 2012 Print
    2012 Strawn East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyra, including Strawn, Gordon, and other nearby areas

  10. 2016 Map of Strawn East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Strawn East, 2016 Print
    2016 Strawn East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyra, including Strawn, Gordon, and other nearby areas

  11. 2019 Map of Strawn East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Strawn East, 2019 Print
    2019 Strawn East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lyra, including Strawn, Gordon, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Strawn East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Strawn East, 2022 Print
    2022 Strawn East
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rail-corridor towns of Strawn and Mingus are documented here in the contemporary era, highlighting a landscape rich in industrial and family history. Researchers can locate numerous burial grounds like McSpadden Cem or trace terrain features like Steam Shovel Mtn and the Union Pacific Railroad.

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