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Old Maps of Elmdale, Abilene

Explore 12 old maps of Elmdale, 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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Elmdale, Abilene 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.
  4. 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
  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. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 2010 Map of Abilene East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Abilene East, 2010 Print
    2010 Abilene East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elmdale, including Abilene, Impact, and other nearby areas
  25. 2012 Map of Abilene East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Abilene East, 2012 Print
    2012 Abilene East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elmdale, including Abilene, Impact, and other nearby areas
  28. 2016 Map of Abilene East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Abilene East, 2016 Print
    2016 Abilene East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elmdale, including Abilene, Impact, and other nearby areas
  31. 2019 Map of Abilene East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Abilene East, 2019 Print
    2019 Abilene East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Elmdale, including Abilene, Impact, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Abilene East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Abilene East, 2022 Print
    2022 Abilene East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Abilene and its eastern suburbs are shown in great detail in this 2020s study of the Texas Big Country. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Old Colony Cem while researchers locate the campuses of Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry University.
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