1950s Maps of Bee County, Texas

1. 1953 Map of Crystal City

   

   1953 Crystal City

   1953 Print · USGS

   South Texas in the early fifties was a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands along the Nueces River or locate heritage sites in Asherton, Big Wells, and Batesville.

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4. 1953 Map of Beeville

   

   1953 Beeville

   1953 Print · USGS

   The Texas Coastal Bend in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and vital maritime corridors. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Goliad, locate the Matagorda Lighthouse, and explore the sprawling Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

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7. 1954 Map of Skidmore, 1956 Print

   

   1954 Skidmore

   1956 Print · USGS

   Bee County and Goliad County are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and naval aviation. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at St Joseph and Glenwood Cem and Evergreen Cem or trace old rural schoolhouses like Poesta Sch.

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10. 1954 Map of Fleming, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Fleming

    1956 Print · USGS

    Bee County is shown here at the peak of its mid-century petroleum and ranching era. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural hubs like Friendship Ch, Lebanon Cem, and the specialized Fleming Oil Field infrastructure.

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13. 1954 Map of Woodsboro, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Woodsboro

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the booming oil industry and traditional cotton farming. Researchers can trace the layout of Woodsboro and Sinton, or locate rural landmarks like St Bernard Cem, the Baldwin Cotton Gin, and Roche Ranch.

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16. 1954 Map of Mathis, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Mathis

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Mathis area in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by the Nueces River and an expanding petroleum industry. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Wade Ranch and the lost siding at Swinney Switch or locate the old Drive-in Theater.

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19. 1954 Map of Sinton, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Sinton

    1956 Print · USGS

    San Patricio County at the height of the mid-century oil boom is centered on the rail junction at Sinton. You can trace energy and transport history through the Plymouth Oil Camp, Papalote Cem, and the Sinton Oil Field.

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22. 1954 Map of Refugio, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Refugio

    1956 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1950s, this portion of the Texas Coastal Bend was a landscape defined by the growing energy sector and deep-rooted ranching traditions. Researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure including Blanconia, the Refugio Oil Field, and McQuill Cem.

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25. 1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print

    

    1955 Crystal City

    1976 Print · USGS

    South Texas ranching and oil country come into focus in the mid-fifties as the rail lines and rivers connect growing hubs. Researchers can trace the development of energy fields like Washburn Oil Field or locate historic settlements from Asherton to Three Rivers.

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28. 1956 Map of Suniland

    

    1956 Suniland

    1956 Print · USGS

    Live Oak County ranching culture and rural infrastructure are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the region’s landscape was maturing. Genealogists can trace family legacies through properties like the Poe Ranch and find defunct community hubs like North School and the Whitsett Pump Station.

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31. 1956 Map of Beeville

    

    1956 Beeville

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas and the brush country interior are shown in the mid-fifties, from the coastal bays to the inland oil fields. Trace the old rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate the historic Matagorda Lighthouse and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

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34. 1956 Map of Pettus

    

    1956 Pettus

    1956 Print · USGS

    Bee and Karnes counties are shown during the mid-century oil boom, when petroleum production and rail transport defined the landscape. Researchers can trace family homesteads and vanished schools such as Richland School, the North Pettus Oil Field, and the Salt Branch Church.

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