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Old Maps of Abilene, Texas

Explore 54 old maps of Abilene, spanning from 1890 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1890 Map of Abilene, 1955 Print
    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.
  4. 1891 Map of Anson
    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.
  7. 1892 Map of Abilene
    1892 Map of Abilene
    1892 Abilene
    1892 Print · USGS
    Taylor and Callahan counties were transitioning into a major rail and ranching corridor during the 1890s. Genealogical researchers can locate early frontier settlements like Buffalo Gap and Guion, or trace the path of the Texas and Pacific Railway.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1893 Map of Anson
    1893 Map of Anson
    1893 Anson
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central West Texas in the early 1890s shows a landscape of cattle ranches and early outposts. Genealogists can locate family-named settlements like Sandersville and Newsom or trace the early community at Phantom Hill.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    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.
  19. 1957 Map of Kirby Lake, 1958 Print
    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).
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Abilene West, 1958 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Abilene East, 1958 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Nugent, 1958 Print
    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.
  31. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Hamby, 1958 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Buffalo Gap, 1958 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1984 Map of Flattop
    1984 Map of Flattop
    1984 Flattop
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of the West Texas plains is captured here in the mid-1980s, where three counties meet at the community of Flattop. Genealogists and historians can trace property lines and terrain near Deadman Creek, Spring Creek, and various local Gravel Pits.
  46. 1984 Map of Buffalo Gap
    1984 Map of Buffalo Gap
    1984 Buffalo Gap
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the mid-eighties, the hills of Taylor County show the early reach of Abilene's expansion toward Buffalo Gap. You can trace rural landmarks from Abilene State Park to the Cedar Gap crossing, along with local Gravel Pits and a Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1984 Map of Potosi, 1992 Print
    1984 Map of Potosi, 1992 Print
    1984 Potosi
    1992 Print · USGS
    Potosi and the rural landscape east of Abilene are captured here in the late seventies and early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the creek-side settlements along Spring Creek and Lytle Creek, and locate the numerous Oil Wells near Lytle Cove.
  52. 1985 Map of Abilene, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Abilene, 1986 Print
    1985 Abilene
    1986 Print · USGS
    The West Texas ranching and rail landscape around Abilene is captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the growth of Hardin-Simmons University, locate family sites near Ross Cem, or explore the area around Buffalo Gap and Dyess Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 2010 Map of Abilene West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Abilene West, 2010 Print
    2010 Abilene West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Abilene, including Tye, Impact, and other nearby areas
  61. 2010 Map of Abilene East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Abilene East, 2010 Print
    2010 Abilene East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Abilene, including Impact, Elmdale, and other nearby areas
  64. 2010 Map of Buffalo Gap, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buffalo Gap, 2010 Print
    2010 Buffalo Gap
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Abilene, including Buffalo Gap, Caps, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Flattop, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Flattop, 2010 Print
    2010 Flattop
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Abilene, including Jones County, Shackelford County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of Hawley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hawley, 2010 Print
    2010 Hawley
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Abilene, including Hawley, Impact, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of Potosi, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Potosi, 2010 Print
    2010 Potosi
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Abilene, including Potosi, Taylor County, and other nearby areas
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