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Old Maps of Fort Griffin, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Fort Griffin. 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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Fort Griffin, TX maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Albany
    1892 Map of Albany
    1892 Albany
    1892 Print · USGS
    Shackelford County in the late 1880s was a landscape of emerging rail lines and river outposts. Local historians can trace the early path of the Texas Central Railroad through Albany and locate early landmarks like Fort Griffen and Mankins Mill.
  4. 1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Albany
    1893 Print · USGS
    Shackelford County and the surrounding cattle country are captured in the late nineteenth century during the expansion of the Texas Central Railroad. Researchers can locate the frontier site of Fort Griffen, early schools like Shady Grove Ch., and the milling operations at Mankins Mill.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1965 Map of Fort Griffin, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Fort Griffin, 1967 Print
    1965 Fort Griffin
    1967 Print · USGS
    Shackelford and Throckmorton counties are shown in the mid-sixties, centered on the frontier history of the Brazos River valley. Researchers can find old family sites like Reynolds Cem, the stone Ruins of the old fort, and winding watercourses like Lambshead Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1985 Map of Stamford, 1992 Print
    1985 Map of Stamford, 1992 Print
    1985 Stamford
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Brazos River country, showing a landscape defined by oil production and rail transport. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Avoca Sch, New Hope Ch, and the frontier history at Fort Griffin State Park.
  19. 2010 Map of Fort Griffin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fort Griffin, 2010 Print
    2010 Fort Griffin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Griffin, including Shackelford County, Throckmorton County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2012 Map of Fort Griffin, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Griffin, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Griffin
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Griffin, including Shackelford County, Throckmorton County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2016 Map of Fort Griffin, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Fort Griffin, 2016 Print
    2016 Fort Griffin
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Griffin, including Shackelford County, Throckmorton County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2019 Map of Fort Griffin, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Fort Griffin, 2019 Print
    2019 Fort Griffin
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Griffin, including Shackelford County, Throckmorton County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Fort Griffin, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fort Griffin, 2022 Print
    2022 Fort Griffin
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Clear Fork of the Brazos River cuts through this Shackelford County ranching landscape as it appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can trace family heritage at the Old Fort Griffin Cem, Fort Griffin Cem, and the rural Ledbetter Cem.
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