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1950s Maps of Bell County, Texas

Explore 18 historic maps of Bell 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 Bell 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 Bell County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Bell County, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Gatesville, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Gatesville, 1953 Print
    1950 Gatesville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coryell County is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing the growing overlap between civilian life and the military footprint at North Fort Hood. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Mound Cem, Leon Junction Sch, and the long-established State Reform School.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1957 Map of Leon Junction, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Leon Junction, 1961 Print
    1957 Leon Junction
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Coryell County in the late fifties is captured here as the military presence at the southern border influenced local land use. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Leon Junction Sch, trace the Old Railroad Grade, and find the St Paul Cem near The Grove.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Fort Hood, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Fort Hood, 1961 Print
    1957 Fort Hood
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century military expansion in Central Texas is documented here as base housing and facilities rise near older rural landmarks. Trace the early development of McNair Village and the retired route of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Youngsport, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Youngsport, 1961 Print
    1958 Youngsport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lampasas River valley in the late fifties remains a landscape of isolated ranches and prominent limestone peaks. Researchers can locate the Solana Ranch and family-named landmarks like Horse Thief Mountain or the rural Cedar Knob Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Ding Dong, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Ding Dong, 1961 Print
    1958 Ding Dong
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lampasas River valley in Central Texas comes to life in this mid-century survey, showcasing rural life along the Bell and Williamson county line. Trace the history of settlements like Ding Dong and Maxdale, or locate the Rock Creek Cem and the Thompson Youngblood Ranch Airport.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1958 Map of Bland, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Bland, 1961 Print
    1958 Bland
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Texas land use and water management come into focus in the late fifties as the Belton Reservoir shapes the terrain. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Bland Mountain or locate old community centers like Union Hill and Sparta.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Nolanville, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Nolanville, 1961 Print
    1958 Nolanville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Bell County, Texas, is captured here in the late fifties as the local economy balanced ranching, rail, and military growth. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Gotcher Cem or trace the early paths of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Briggs, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Briggs, 1961 Print
    1958 Briggs
    1961 Print · USGS
    Near the Lampasas River in the late 1950s, this area of Burnet County shows a quiet landscape of ranching and river-bottom settlements. Genealogists can locate Gillum Cem and trace the rural surroundings of Oakalla and Briggs.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of McMillan Mountains, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of McMillan Mountains, 1961 Print
    1958 McMillan Mountains
    1961 Print · USGS
    Bell and Coryell counties are shown during the late fifties as the military mission and early postwar growth began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Brown Cem, trace the Lampasas River, and see the early layout of Kay Bee Heights.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Copperas Cove, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Copperas Cove, 1961 Print
    1958 Copperas Cove
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Copperas Cove and the Lampasas River valley are captured here as the region grew alongside the railroad. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Kempner Cem, Smith Cem, and the passage through Ogletree Gap.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Post Oak Mountain, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Post Oak Mountain, 1961 Print
    1958 Post Oak Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country meets military expansion in the late fifties as Killeen grows toward the Fort Hood Military Reservation. Trace old river routes at Mason Crossing and Curry Crossing or locate landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Killeen, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Killeen, 1961 Print
    1958 Killeen
    1961 Print · USGS
    Killeen was rapidly expanding in the late fifties as the neighboring military installation grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early neighborhoods, schools like Marlboro Sch, and local burial sites including Pleasant Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Gatesville, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Gatesville, 1962 Print
    1958 Gatesville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coryell County during the late fifties reveals the expanding footprint of the army alongside traditional river-valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Friendship Cemetery, the Gatesville State School for Boys, and the rail stops of the St Louis Southwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Killeen, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Killeen, 1962 Print
    1958 Killeen
    1962 Print · USGS
    Bell County in the late fifties shows a landscape in transition as the military presence at Fort Hood grows alongside established rail towns. Genealogists can trace early rural life through Pleasant Hill Cem, Keys Valley Ch, and the original streets of Nolanville.
  52. 1958 Map of Fort Hood, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Fort Hood, 1962 Print
    1958 Fort Hood
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Central Texas highlands meet military expansion in the late fifties as Fort Hood grows alongside Copperas Cove. Genealogists and historians can trace rural roots at Twin Mountains Cem or locate the Variety Club Boys Ranch.
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