Old Maps of Young County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

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Young County, TX maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Breckenridge
    1890 Map of Breckenridge
    1890 Breckenridge
    1890 Print · USGS
    Stephens County was a landscape of budding settlements and cattle country in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Breckenridge or follow the Texas and Pacific R.R. past peaks like Steal Easy Mt. and Gunsight Mt..
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1891 Map of Palo Pinto
    1891 Map of Palo Pinto
    1891 Palo Pinto
    1891 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of winding river bends and emerging coal towns. Genealogists and historians can trace early river crossings at Oaks Ferry, the path of the Texas and Pacific Railroad, and the Coal Mines at Coalville.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1918 Map of Palo Pinto
    1918 Map of Palo Pinto
    1918 Palo Pinto
    1918 Print · USGS
    Palo Pinto County and the Brazos River valley appear here in the final year of the Great War, showing a landscape shaped by coal and steam. Genealogists and historians can locate defunct river crossings like Oaks Ferry, early rural education at Marsden School, and the extensive Coal Mines that once powered the regional economy.

  4. 1924 Map of Breckenridge 1-a
    1924 Map of Breckenridge 1-a
    1924 Breckenridge 1-a
    1924 Print · USGS
    North Central Texas oil and ranching lands are captured here in the mid-1920s at the junction of three counties. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Eliasville PO, Sorghum Flat School, or the petroleum derricks at Eubanks Derrick.

  5. 1924 Map of Palo Pinto 2-b
    1924 Map of Palo Pinto 2-b
    1924 Palo Pinto 2-b
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River winds through Palo Pinto and Young counties in the mid-twenties, long before the creation of modern reservoirs. Researchers can locate the Pickwick settlement, several river transits like Wild Bend Crossing, and the McAdams Cem.

  6. 1924 Map of Graham 4-d
    1924 Map of Graham 4-d
    1924 Graham 4-d
    1924 Print · USGS
    Young County in the 1920s is defined by the winding Brazos River and the growing railroad hub of Graham. Researchers can trace rural life through the locations of Flat Rock School, the Gooseneck Cem, and river crossings like the Toll Bridge.

  7. 1925 Map of Graham 4-c
    1925 Map of Graham 4-c
    1925 Graham 4-c
    1925 Print · USGS
    Young County in the 1920s shows a landscape of small rural communities and historic river fords before the expansion of modern highways. Local historians can trace early school sites like Como School and Upper Tonk School or follow the route of the Old Military Road.

  8. 1925 Map of Breckenridge 1-b
    1925 Map of Breckenridge 1-b
    1925 Breckenridge 1-b
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley at the Stephens and Young county line comes to life in this mid-1920s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through the locations of Lone Star School, the settlement of Ivan, and the Wichita Southern rail line.

  9. 1927 Map of Graham
    1927 Map of Graham
    1927 Graham
    1927 Print · USGS
    Young County's river-driven landscape comes alive in this mid-1920s survey of the Brazos River and its many bends. Genealogists can trace early rural life through Medlin Chapel, Gooseneck Cem, and several local schools like Mt Pleasant School.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1927 Map of Pickwick
    1927 Map of Pickwick
    1927 Pickwick
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River loops through Palo Pinto and Young Counties in the mid-1920s, showing the river's path before the dams. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Mc Adams Cem, Henry Chapel, and the isolated Belding Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1931 Map of Ivan
    1931 Map of Ivan
    1931 Ivan
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River loop and the rolling breaks of north-central Texas are captured here in the mid-1920s. Genealogists can locate family-named schoolhouses and small settlements like Duff Prairie Sch, South Bend, and Oil City.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1954 Map of Wichita Falls, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Wichita Falls, 1966 Print
    1954 Wichita Falls
    1966 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Bacon Chapel and the rail-side growth of Seymour and Archer City.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Wichita Falls
    1958 Map of Wichita Falls
    1958 Wichita Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas during the late fifties reveals a landscape defined by the booming petroleum industry and established rail hubs. Researchers can trace the development of Wichita Falls and discover rural landmarks like Barton's Chapel or the Hull-Silk Oil Field.

  15. 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.

  16. 1958 Map of Palo Pinto, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Palo Pinto, 1960 Print
    1958 Palo Pinto
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Palo Pinto Mountains and the winding Brazos River are captured here in the late fifties, just as Possum Kingdom Lake was maturing into a regional landmark. Researchers can trace family history at Mc Adams Cem, explore the Floyd Dalton Oil Field, or locate Palo Pinto and Graford.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1963 Map of Megargel, 1967 Print
    1963 Map of Megargel, 1967 Print
    1963 Megargel
    1967 Print · USGS
    Megargel was a bustling center of oil production and rural life in North Texas during the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate the High Sch, the local PO, and numerous Oil Wells scattered along Kickapoo Creek.

  18. 1964 Map of Newcastle, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Newcastle, 1967 Print
    1964 Newcastle
    1967 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the Newcastle area of Young County balanced its frontier roots with a busy coal and oil economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Old Military Grade or locate family sites at Belknap Cem and Wray Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1964 Map of Bobcat Bluff, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Bobcat Bluff, 1967 Print
    1964 Bobcat Bluff
    1967 Print · USGS
    Archer County at the height of the mid-century oil boom reveals a landscape of industrial development and river drainage. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past the Anarene Oil Field and the headwaters of the West Fork Trinity River.

  20. 1964 Map of Padgett, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Padgett, 1967 Print
    1964 Padgett
    1967 Print · USGS
    Young and Throckmorton Counties are captured in the mid-sixties as the winding Brazos River carves through the central plains. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites at Padgett Cem and Reynolds Cem or trace the early oil economy at Daniels.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1964 Map of Darnell Branch, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Darnell Branch, 1967 Print
    1964 Darnell Branch
    1967 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the North Texas prairie here was a landscape of ranching and oil extraction at the meeting of four counties. Researchers can trace the winding West Fork Trinity River and locate energy landmarks like Burns-Jones Field or Spy Knob.

  22. 1964 Map of True, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of True, 1967 Print
    1964 True
    1967 Print · USGS
    Young County's oil-rich landscape is documented here in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of rural life and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family sites at True Cem and Pleasant Valley Ch or locate the town of Olney and its Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1964 Map of Loving, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Loving, 1967 Print
    1964 Loving
    1967 Print · USGS
    Young County in the early 1960s is characterized by its emerging energy landscape and small rural hubs. Trace the local petroleum infrastructure from the Refinery to the Ligon Oil Field and find family roots at Hawkins Chapel Cem or in the town of Loving.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1964 Map of Bryson, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Bryson, 1967 Print
    1964 Bryson
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bryson and the surrounding North Texas oil country are documented here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line through town to find the local Refinery, High Sch, and nearby Rock Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1964 Map of Lake Eddleman, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Lake Eddleman, 1967 Print
    1964 Lake Eddleman
    1967 Print · USGS
    Young County, Texas, was a landscape defined by oil production and new reservoirs in the 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Red Top, the Community Center Cem, and the massive Ligon Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

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