1800s (19th Century) Maps of Abilene, Texas

Explore 4 historic maps of Abilene from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Abilene's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Abilene's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Abilene, TX maps

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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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

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