Old Maps of Tom Green County, Texas for Metal Detecting

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Tom Green County, TX maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Hayrick
    1891 Map of Hayrick
    1891 Hayrick
    1891 Print · USGS
    Texas ranching country and the arrival of the iron horse meet in the 1890s as the Colorado River divides emerging frontier counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Hayrick and Rowena, or locate remote landmarks like Harris Ranch and the Rock Spring School House.

  2. 1892 Map of San Angelo
    1892 Map of San Angelo
    1892 San Angelo
    1892 Print · USGS
    San Angelo and the surrounding West Texas ranch lands appear here in the early 1890s as a vital junction for the river and rail. Researchers can trace early water sources and settlements like Christoval, Lipan Spring, and the G. C. & S. F. Ry. line.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1894 Map of Hayrick
    1894 Map of Hayrick
    1894 Hayrick
    1894 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching and rail life come into focus in the 1890s as the frontier gives way to established counties and communities. Researchers can trace early family outposts like Harris Ranch, rural education at Rock Spring School House, and the arrival of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1895 Map of Sherwood
    1895 Map of Sherwood
    1895 Sherwood
    1895 Print · USGS
    Central West Texas at the close of the nineteenth century centers on the cattle-country hubs of Sherwood and Knickerbocker. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteading patterns near Spring Creek, the Middle Concho River, and Lopez Peaks.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1921 Map of Baker Flat
    1921 Map of Baker Flat
    1921 Baker Flat
    1921 Print · USGS
    Runnels County ranch lands and rural school districts are captured in this early 1920s survey. Researchers can locate the Red Bank School and trace the drainage of Antelope Creek through the Baker Flat area.

  6. 1921 Map of Lowake
    1921 Map of Lowake
    1921 Lowake
    1921 Print · USGS
    Lowake and the Concho County ranchlands are captured here in the early 1920s as the railroad drove local commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of rural schoolhouses like Sweet Home School and Green Wall School near the banks of Little Concho Creek.

  7. 1924 Map of San Angelo 2-c
    1924 Map of San Angelo 2-c
    1924 San Angelo 2-c
    1924 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County was a land of expanding rural infrastructure in the mid-twenties, where new roads followed the path of old watercourses. Researchers can trace the original route of the San Angelo and Christoval Road and locate the Harmony School or the banks of the South Concho River.

  8. 1924 Map of Sherwood 1-d
    1924 Map of Sherwood 1-d
    1924 Sherwood 1-d
    1924 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County ranching country is captured here in the mid-1920s, showing the early infrastructure of the Concho Valley. You can trace the Kansas City Mexico and Orient rail line through Tankersly or locate the rural crossroads of Knickerbocker.

  9. 1924 Map of San Angelo 2-b
    1924 Map of San Angelo 2-b
    1924 San Angelo 2-b
    1924 Print · USGS
    San Angelo sits at the junction of the Concho River forks in the mid-1920s, showing a city expanding along new rail lines. Local historians can trace old routes like Knickerbocker Road and locate the Lakeview School or the Fair Grounds.

  10. 1924 Map of Sherwood 1-a
    1924 Map of Sherwood 1-a
    1924 Sherwood 1-a
    1924 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County in the mid-1920s shows a landscape of expansive ranching country and early rail development. Local historians can trace the course of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad and locate rural landmarks like Midway School and the distinct Twin Buttes.

  11. 1928 Map of Wall
    1928 Map of Wall
    1928 Wall
    1928 Print · USGS
    San Angelo flourished as a West Texas rail and river hub during the mid-twenties, shown here at a moment of significant growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old wagon routes like Mexico Road and locate rural landmarks such as Bismarck School and Harmony School.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1928 Map of Tankersly
    1928 Map of Tankersly
    1928 Tankersly
    1928 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching country comes alive in the late 1920s, centered on the strategic river junctions of Tom Green County. Trace the early cattle and rail routes near Knickerbocker, the distinctive Twin Buttes, and the Middle Concho River.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 San Angelo
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Concho Valley and eastern Permian Basin transition from ranching to a burgeoning oil economy during the mid-twentieth century. Trace the expansion of San Angelo near Goodfellow AFB and locate old crossroads like Stiles, Texon, and Barnhart along the SANTA FE railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Carlsbad, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Carlsbad, 1958 Print
    1957 Carlsbad
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County ranching and rail infrastructure are on full display in the late fifties as the San Angelo Reservoir takes shape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the McKnight State Sanatorium, Grape Creek Cem, and Turner Ranch Headquarters.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Eola, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Eola, 1958 Print
    1957 Eola
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Tom Green and Concho counties are captured here in the late fifties, during a period of steady oil and ranching activity. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the Lakeview Community Cem, the old Dry Hollow Sch (Aband), and early settlements like Mereta and Vancourt.

  16. 1957 Map of Twin Buttes, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Twin Buttes, 1958 Print
    1957 Twin Buttes
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County during the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of oil production and developing water infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprint of the Pulliam Oil Field or locate the Chapel-on-the-Hill and the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Miles, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Miles, 1958 Print
    1957 Miles
    1958 Print · USGS
    Runnels and Tom Green Counties are shown in the late fifties as the regional economy balanced between rail-side agriculture and a growing oil industry. Genealogists can locate several burial sites including Evergreen Cem and Protestant Cem, or trace early river crossings like 10 Mile Crossing.

  18. 1957 Map of San Angelo South, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of San Angelo South, 1958 Print
    1957 San Angelo South
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Angelo underwent significant expansion in the late fifties as military and educational growth reshaped the Concho Valley. Local researchers can locate mid-century landmarks like San Angelo College, the Goodfellow Air Force Base, and the State Fish Hatchery No 2.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Knickerbocker, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Knickerbocker, 1958 Print
    1957 Knickerbocker
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County and the Concho River forks are captured here in the late fifties as San Angelo's water system expanded. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Mayer Ranch, the Midway Cem, and the Knickerbocker settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Harriet, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Harriet, 1958 Print
    1957 Harriet
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County landscape in the late fifties shows the northward reach of San Angelo and its neighboring rail-side settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the sites of Mule Creek Cem, the Harriet Sch, and the military footprint of the Pulliam Air Force Auxiliary Airfield.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Wall, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wall, 1958 Print
    1957 Wall
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Angelo and its surrounding Texas plains are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a period of significant military and industrial presence. Researchers can find Goodfellow Air Force Base, the Pecan Station Oil Field, and rural landmarks like St Marys Sch and Veribest.

  22. 1957 Map of Mount Nebo, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mount Nebo, 1958 Print
    1957 Mount Nebo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tom Green County during the late fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the new San Angelo Reservoir and regional transit. Researchers can trace the Santa Fe line or locate the Grape Creek-Pulliam Sch and Brown Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of San Angelo North, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of San Angelo North, 1958 Print
    1957 San Angelo North
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Angelo's northern periphery in the late fifties shows a landscape of mid-century growth and Cold War aviation. Trace the city's early expansion near the Pulliam Airfield, the Drive-in Theater, and the Red Creek Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 San Angelo
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the late fifties centers on the growing hub of San Angelo and its vital river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Santa Fe railroad to outposts like Fort Chadbourne, Big Lake, and the specialized community of Sanatorium.

  25. 1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 San Angelo
    1965 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the petroleum industry and strategic water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor through Texon and Big Lake, or locate military landmarks like Goodfellow AFB and Broome Air Force Auxiliary Airfield.

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