Old Maps of Palestine, Texas

Explore 31 old maps of Palestine, spanning from 1949 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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Palestine, TX maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Palestine, 1962 Print
    1949 Map of Palestine, 1962 Print
    1949 Palestine
    1962 Print · USGS
    Palestine and its rural Anderson County surrounds come alive in the late 1940s, highlighting the convergence of the Missouri Pacific railroad and a growing aviation footprint. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Broyles Chapel, Hopewell Cem, and Union Academy.
    3 unique versions available

  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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1981 Map of Palestine
    1981 Map of Palestine
    1981 Palestine
    1981 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a crossroads of timber, rail, and energy in the early eighties, centered on the bustling junction at Palestine. Researchers can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Old Pioneer Cem, Lynch Academy, and Hudson Chapel.

  7. 1982 Map of Northwest Palestine
    1982 Map of Northwest Palestine
    1982 Northwest Palestine
    1982 Print · USGS
    Anderson County in the early eighties shows the northern expansion of Palestine into a landscape defined by creeks and rail lines. Family historians can trace rural roots at Jerusalem Cem, Broyles Chapel, and the National Scientific Balloon Facility.

  8. 1982 Map of Northeast Palestine
    1982 Map of Northeast Palestine
    1982 Northeast Palestine
    1982 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Palestine and the historic Mound Prairie area are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family roots through several local landmarks like East Hill Cem, Zion Hill Sch, and the Missouri Pacific rail corridor.

  9. 1982 Map of Southwest Palestine
    1982 Map of Southwest Palestine
    1982 Southwest Palestine
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southwest of Palestine in the early eighties, this landscape shows the convergence of the Missouri Pacific RR and the Trinity River bottoms. Researchers can trace family history at Fort Houston Cem or locate the site of the Old Salt Works.

  10. 1982 Map of Southeast Palestine
    1982 Map of Southeast Palestine
    1982 Southeast Palestine
    1982 Print · USGS
    Anderson County in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep-rooted settlements and active energy production. Researchers can trace the heritage of Elkhart and Slocum while locating rural landmarks like Days Chapel and the Camp Hill Oil Field.

  11. 1984 Map of Palestine
    1984 Map of Palestine
    1984 Palestine
    1984 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of massive reservoirs and protected timberlands between Palestine and Nacogdoches. Researchers can trace old routes like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities such as Tennessee Colony, Latexo, and Etoile.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 2010 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Southeast Palestine
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Palestine in the early twenty-first century, the Anderson County landscape is deeply marked by its family history and local industry. Genealogists can trace numerous burial sites like Ferguson Cemetery and the Starr Cemetery while locating the Camp Hill Oil Field.

  13. 2010 Map of Northwest Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Northwest Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Northwest Palestine
    2010 Print · USGS
    The city of Palestine is shown in the late 2000s, centered on its preserved core and the surrounding Anderson County countryside. Researchers can trace historic preservation in the North Side Historic District or locate family sites like Fort Houston Cemetery and the Gatewood-Shelton Gin.

  14. 2010 Map of Southwest Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Southwest Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Southwest Palestine
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural expanses southwest of Palestine come into focus in the early 21st century, revealing a landscape shaped by oil, salt, and community roots. Researchers can trace family history at Fort Houston Cemetery or locate the former grounds of the Long Lake Oil Field and Tucker.

  15. 2010 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2010 Print
    2010 Northeast Palestine
    2010 Print · USGS
    Anderson County east of PALESTINE is shown here as a landscape of family-named cemeteries and small private reservoirs. Local researchers can trace family lands through numerous sites like Pine Ridge Cemetery, Lumpkin Cemetery, and Lost Prairie Lake.

  16. 2013 Map of Northwest Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Northwest Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Northwest Palestine
    2013 Print · USGS
    Palestine and the surrounding Anderson County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the city's historic districts meet the rural landscape. Trace local genealogy and heritage through sites like Ft Houston Cem, Foster School, and Mallard Cem.

  17. 2013 Map of Southwest Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Southwest Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Southwest Palestine
    2013 Print · USGS
    Palestine, Texas, and its southern rural reaches appear here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape shaped by oil and water. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds like Bacon Cem or visit the grounds of the Lakeview Assembly.

  18. 2013 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Southeast Palestine
    2013 Print · USGS
    Anderson County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of enduring family legacies and rural industry. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous burial grounds like Thomas Starr Cem and Douthit Cem alongside the Camp Hill Oil Field.

  19. 2013 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2013 Print
    2013 Northeast Palestine
    2013 Print · USGS
    Anderson County at the start of the 2010s reveals a patchwork of rural cemeteries and family-named lakes near Palestine. Researchers can locate numerous burial sites including Blackshire Cemetery, Swanson Cemetery, and Roselawn Park Cemetery among the winding creeks.

  20. 2016 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Northeast Palestine
    2016 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Palestine during the mid-2010s, this portion of Anderson County shows a landscape of small lakes and numerous family burial grounds. Local historians can locate over a dozen sites including Saint Josephs Cem, Blackshire Cem, and the community of Neches.

  21. 2016 Map of Northwest Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Northwest Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Northwest Palestine
    2016 Print · USGS
    The city of Palestine is captured in the mid-2010s, illustrating its modern urban grid and transportation connections. Genealogists and local historians can trace residential growth and street layouts throughout the Palestine area.

  22. 2016 Map of Southwest Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Southwest Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Southwest Palestine
    2016 Print · USGS
    The southwestern suburbs of Palestine and the rural community of Tucker are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and historians can locate several local burial sites, including Fort Houston Cem, Magnolia Cem, and Pleasant Springs Cem.

  23. 2016 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2016 Print
    2016 Southeast Palestine
    2016 Print · USGS
    Anderson County during the mid-2010s shows the expansion of Palestine and Elkhart into the surrounding timberlands and creek valleys. Genealogists can trace numerous family burial sites such as Douthit Cem, Ferguson Cem, and Perry Starr Cem.

  24. 2019 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Northeast Palestine, 2019 Print
    2019 Northeast Palestine
    2019 Print · USGS
    Anderson County during the late twenty-teens reveals the expanding footprint of Palestine alongside its deep rural roots. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites across the landscape, from East Hill Cem to the remote Lumpkin Cem and Blackshire Cem.

  25. 2019 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Southeast Palestine, 2019 Print
    2019 Southeast Palestine
    2019 Print · USGS
    Anderson County at the close of the 2010s reveals a landscape of enduring rural communities and family-named landmarks. Genealogists can trace roots through a high concentration of cemeteries including Campbell Cem, Douthit Cem, and Delany Cem.

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