1950s Maps of Anderson County, Texas

Explore 14 historic maps of Anderson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Anderson County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Anderson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Anderson County, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Athens
    1950 Map of Athens
    1950 Athens
    1950 Print · USGS
    Henderson County center at mid-century, where the rail lines of the St Louis Southwestern and Southern Pacific cross. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Metzkoff Cem, the Junior College, and Shelby Chapel.

  2. 1950 Map of Palestine
    1950 Map of Palestine
    1950 Palestine
    1950 Print · USGS
    East Texas at mid-century was a landscape of rural schools and rail-dependent towns like Montalba and Elmtown. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Cuney Academy, Broyles Chapel, and Hopewell Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Frankston
    1950 Map of Frankston
    1950 Frankston
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Southern Pacific corridor between Henderson and Anderson Counties comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at New York and Fincastle, or locate rural landmarks like Central High Sch and Rounsavall Cem.

  4. 1950 Map of Tennessee Colony
    1950 Map of Tennessee Colony
    1950 Tennessee Colony
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anderson County is captured here just as the oil industry began to shape the Trinity River basin. Trace old family sites and community roots through landmarks like Tennessee Colony, the historic Tyler Ferry crossing, and rural centers like New Bethel Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Elkhart, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Elkhart, 1952 Print
    1951 Elkhart
    1952 Print · USGS
    East Texas ranching and oil communities thrive along the river bottoms in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Fort Houston Cem, Myrtle Springs Sch, and Old Salt Works Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Jacksonville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Jacksonville, 1952 Print
    1951 Jacksonville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County thrived as a railroad and collegiate center at the midpoint of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like West Shady Grove Cem, Mewshaw, and the Maydelle community.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Slocum, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Slocum, 1953 Print
    1952 Slocum
    1953 Print · USGS
    East Texas timber and creek country comes alive in the early fifties, showing the rural landscapes of Anderson and Houston counties. Genealogists can locate family sites and pioneer burials at Union Hope Sch & Cem, Livelyville Ch (Cem), and Mound City.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Palestine
    1964 Print · USGS
    East Texas was defined by its deep pine forests and burgeoning energy sector in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through settlements like Tennessee Colony and Pollok or explore the early footprints of the Cayuga Oil Field and Davy Crockett National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Dallas
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the metroplex through landmarks like Hensley Field, Boles Orphan Home, and the Texas & Pacific RR.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Waco
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas during the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by the expansion of Fort Hood Military Reservation and the Brazos river system. Trace the rail lines and early airfields like James Connally Air Force Base and settlements like Temple or McGregor.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Waco
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the peak of the Cold War reveals a landscape defined by military expansion and major water projects. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Hood, the waters of Lake Waco, and regional hubs like Temple or Mexia.

  12. 1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Tyler
    1956 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a powerhouse of oil production and rail transport during the mid-fifties, centered on the sprawling East Texas Oil Field. Researchers can trace the heritage of industrial hubs like Kilgore, military sites such as the Longhorn Ordnance Works, and many rural landmarks like Mount Enterprise.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Palestine
    1957 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of deep pine forests and winding river valleys before the era of massive reservoir construction. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail industries through labels for the Missouri Pacific RR, Davy Crockett National Forest, and Nacogdoches.

  14. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.

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