1900s (20th Century) Maps of Taylor County, Texas

1. 1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print

   

   1954 Big Spring

   1965 Print · USGS

   West Texas in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing oil towns and vital rail links along the Texas and Pacific RR. Researchers can trace the development of Big Spring, find smaller settlements like Knott and Lomax, or locate landmarks such as Boyds Chapel and Signal Mountain.

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4. 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.

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7. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print

   

   1957 Hawley

   1958 Print · USGS

   Jones and Taylor Counties are captured in the late fifties during a period of significant petroleum expansion and rural settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Hawley, Anson, and the Cosden Refinery, or locate old landmarks like the Hodges Sch.

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10. 1957 Map of Merkel, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Merkel

    1958 Print · USGS

    The West Texas plains near the Taylor and Nolan county line appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the oil industry and the rail corridor. Researchers can locate early schools and burial sites like Merkel High Sch, Dora Cem, and Butman Camp.

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13. 1957 Map of Kirby Lake, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Kirby Lake

    1958 Print · USGS

    Abilene was expanding toward the eastern oil fields and southern ranch lands in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family names at the Potosi Cem and Eula Cem, or locate earlier rural landmarks like the Denton Sch (Aban'd) and Potosi Sch (Aban'd).

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16. 1957 Map of Abilene West, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Abilene West

    1958 Print · USGS

    Post-war expansion in West Texas is captured here as the city reaches toward the newly established Dyess Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the development of McMurry College, locate the Tye Cem, and see the early layout of Crescent Heights.

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19. 1957 Map of Abilene East, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Abilene East

    1958 Print · USGS

    Abilene emerges as a flourishing West Texas educational and medical center in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the footprints of Hardin-Simmons University, the old Airport (Aban'd), and the grounds of the West Texas Fairground.

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22. 1957 Map of Nugent, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Nugent

    1958 Print · USGS

    The West Texas ranchlands and oil fields of Jones and Taylor counties are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hamby, the Fort Phantom Hill ruins, and family landmarks like the Davis Ranch.

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25. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Hawley

    1958 Print · USGS

    West Texas ranching and petroleum interests converge in the late 1950s along the winding Clear Fork Brazos River. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial footprint of the Cosden Refinery and the Hawley Oil Field alongside the Old Anson Road.

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28. 1957 Map of Noodle, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Noodle

    1958 Print · USGS

    Jones and Fisher Counties appear here during a mid-century period of active oil exploration and railroad transport. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure of Noodle and Sylvester, alongside landmarks like Newman Ch and the Raven Oil Field.

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31. 1957 Map of Hamby, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Hamby

    1958 Print · USGS

    The West Texas plains northeast of Abilene are captured here in the late fifties as water infrastructure transformed the landscape. Trace the shores of Lake Fort Phantom Hill and find local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the community of Hamby.

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34. 1957 Map of Buffalo Gap, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Buffalo Gap

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Abilene and the surrounding Taylor County landscape are captured here as the city expanded westward toward the new military installations. Local historians can trace family roots through the Buffalo Gap Cem, the campus of McMurry College, and the rail stops of the Abilene and Southern.

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37. 1958 Map of Big Spring

    

    1958 Big Spring

    1958 Print · USGS

    The West Texas oil boom was in full swing during the late fifties, transforming the landscape around Howard and Mitchell counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Big Spring and Snyder alongside industrial landmarks like the Kelly-Snyder Oil Field and the Santa Fe rail lines.

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40. 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.

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43. 1967 Map of Shep, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Shep

    1969 Print · USGS

    Taylor County ranching and oil country come into focus in the late sixties, showing the area's development before modern expansion. Researchers can trace family sites at Shep Cem, locate early Oil Wells, and follow the winding path of Spring Creek.

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46. 1967 Map of Hylton, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Hylton

    1969 Print · USGS

    The rural landscape of Nolan and Taylor Counties comes alive in the late sixties, centered on the ranching and resource economy of Hylton. Genealogy researchers can locate family sites at Campbell Cem or Hylton Cem among the bends of Valley Creek.

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49. 1967 Map of Church Peak, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Church Peak

    1969 Print · USGS

    West Texas ranching and oil production meet at the borders of Runnels and Coke counties during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Fort Chadbourne (Site) and trace industrial activity at Fort Chadbourne Field and the Refinery.

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52. 1967 Map of Wingate, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Wingate

    1969 Print · USGS

    Wingate and the surrounding West Texas oil fields are captured here in the late 1960s. Researchers can trace the rural communities of Pumphrey and Sliger, locate family graves at Pumphrey Cem, and follow the winding course of Valley Creek.

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55. 1967 Map of Tuscola, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Tuscola

    1969 Print · USGS

    Southern Taylor County was a hub for rail and ranching when these tracks still carried freight through the hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Abilene and Southern through Tuscola or find family sites like Lemons Gap Cem and McBee Cem.

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58. 1967 Map of Lake Abilene, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Lake Abilene

    1970 Print · USGS

    Taylor County in the late 1960s shows a landscape of growing recreation and active energy production. You can trace the boundaries of Abilene State Park, locate rural sites like Moro Ch, and survey the widespread Oil Wells across the Oil Field.

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61. 1967 Map of Lawn, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Lawn

    1970 Print · USGS

    Lawn and the Taylor-Callahan county line are captured here in the late sixties, showing a period of rural industry and community life. Researchers can locate the Cope Cem, trace the A T AND S F railroad, or find mid-century landmarks like the local Drive-in Theater.

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64. 1967 Map of Goldsboro, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Goldsboro

    1970 Print · USGS

    Central Texas ranching and oil country come into focus in the late sixties as petroleum development reshaped the quad-county borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks, the Midway Cem, and old stops like Goldsboro or Tokeen (Content).

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67. 1967 Map of Bradshaw, 1971 Print

    

    1967 Bradshaw

    1971 Print · USGS

    Runnels and Taylor Counties are captured here in the late sixties as the local economy balanced ranching with oil exploration. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Abilene and Southern rail line past Bradshaw and Drasco, locating old Oil Wells and a rural Cem.

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70. 1967 Map of Bald Knob, 1979 Print

    

    1967 Bald Knob

    1979 Print · USGS

    Runnels and Taylor Counties are captured here in the late sixties during a period of active petroleum production and ranching. Researchers can locate remote burial sites at Dewey Cem and Counts Cem or trace the Abilene & Southern rail line.

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73. 1984 Map of Merkel West

    

    1984 Merkel West

    1984 Print · USGS

    West Texas ranching and oil infrastructure meet in the late 1970s between the settlements of Merkel and Trent. Trace the rugged elevations of Blowout Mountain and the winding path of Mulberry Canyon alongside landmarks like Rodeo Dr.

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