Old Maps of Independence, Texas

Explore 9 old maps of Independence, spanning from 1914 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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Independence, TX maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Gay Hill
    1914 Map of Gay Hill
    1914 Gay Hill
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley in the early twentieth century shows a thriving rail-and-farm economy across three counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural school sites like Wiedes Store, Old Gay Hill, and the Allseeing Eye School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Austin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas is captured during a period of steady growth as the capital city and its neighboring farm towns began to modernize. Researchers can trace historic rail corridors like the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks such as Bergstrom Air Force Base and Pilot Knob.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Independence, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Independence, 1960 Print
    1959 Independence
    1960 Print · USGS
    Texas history remains etched into the landscape around Independence in the late fifties, from the original Baylor University State Park to the Gov Sam Houston Home. Trace family roots through rural landmarks like Sandy Hill, Union Hill Ch, and the Summers Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1993 Map of Brenham
    1993 Map of Brenham
    1993 Brenham
    1993 Print · USGS
    Texas river country and the birthplace of the republic are showcased in the early nineties, centered on the confluence of the Brazos and Navasota. Researchers can trace the rail sidings of the Southern Pacific RR and locate historic community landmarks like St Paul Ch and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park.

  5. 2010 Map of Independence, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Independence, 2010 Print
    2010 Independence
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including William Penn, Sandy Hill, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Independence, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Independence, 2013 Print
    2013 Independence
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including William Penn, Sandy Hill, and other nearby areas

  7. 2016 Map of Independence, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Independence, 2016 Print
    2016 Independence
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including William Penn, Sandy Hill, and other nearby areas

  8. 2019 Map of Independence, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Independence, 2019 Print
    2019 Independence
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including William Penn, Sandy Hill, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Independence, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Independence, 2022 Print
    2022 Independence
    2022 Print · USGS
    Washington County in the early twenty-first century retains its rural character along the Brazos River. Researchers can trace old family lineages through the Houston-Lea Family Cem and small communities like William Penn and Sandy Hill.

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