1950s Maps of Brooks County, Texas

Explore 13 historic maps of Brooks 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 Brooks 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 Brooks County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Brooks County, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Corpus Christi, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Corpus Christi, 1953 Print
    1950 Corpus Christi
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Texas coast comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the interplay between booming oil fields and expansive ranching operations. Genealogists and historians can trace the Texas Mexican rail line through Kingsville or locate heritage sites like Chapman Ranch and Riviera Beach.

  2. 1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Brownsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranchlands and the Lower Rio Grande Valley are captured here in the early fifties as the region's irrigation and shipping networks expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like Tecolote Ranch or follow the route of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico rail line through Sebastian and Yturria.

  3. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Brooks County, including Reynosa, McAllen, and other nearby areas

  4. 1954 Map of Sarita, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Sarita, 1956 Print
    1954 Sarita
    1956 Print · USGS
    The ranching heart of South Texas comes into focus in the mid-1950s, centered on the railroad town of Sarita. Researchers can trace the massive cattle estates of the era, including La Paloma Ranch, and follow the Missouri Pacific line through landmarks like Turcotte.

  5. 1954 Map of Riviera, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Riviera, 1957 Print
    1954 Riviera
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kleberg County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of military aviation, large-scale ranching, and emerging oil fields. Researchers can trace family windmills, old school sites like San Fernando Sch, and the grounds of the Texas and Mexican Industrial Institute.

  6. 1956 Map of Corpus Christi
    1956 Map of Corpus Christi
    1956 Corpus Christi
    1956 Print · USGS
    The South Texas coast and the burgeoning port of Corpus Christi are captured here during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-oil economy through labels like Robstown Airpark, Chapman Ranch, and the Missouri Pacific railroad.

  7. 1956 Map of Pita Camp, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pita Camp, 1957 Print
    1956 Pita Camp
    1957 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands along the Brooks and Kenedy County line are mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the essential water infrastructure of the era. Trace the locations of Pita Camp, Ball Ranch, and numerous landmarks like Zacahuistle Windmill.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Julian, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Julian, 1957 Print
    1956 Julian
    1957 Print · USGS
    The remote ranchlands of Kenedy and Brooks County are captured here in the mid-1950s, highlighting a landscape defined by industrial water management and oil exploration. Researchers can trace the network of private roads connecting Julian (Recycling Sta) and Chaparrosa Camp to numerous named sites like Candelaria Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Armstrong, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Armstrong, 1959 Print
    1956 Armstrong
    1959 Print · USGS
    Kenedy County ranching and the rail corridor are preserved here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the ranching economy at Armstrong Ranch Headquarters or find family history at the Norias Cem along the Missouri Pacific.

  10. 1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Laredo
    1960 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by border commerce, military aviation, and a booming oil industry. Trace the historic Texas and Mexican RR line through Hebbronville or locate the sprawling Mirando City Oil Field and Laredo AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Brownsville, 1969 Print
    1956 Map of Brownsville, 1969 Print
    1956 Brownsville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands and the Gulf coast come alive in this mid-century survey of the Rio Grande Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Missouri Pacific rail lines through citrus country to schools like Las Yescas and Palm Grove.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Port Isabel, 1983 Print
    1956 Map of Port Isabel, 1983 Print
    1956 Port Isabel
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas and the Rio Grande Valley are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced intensive agriculture with maritime trade. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the SOUTHERN PACIFIC and locate rural landmarks such as Las Yescas Sch or the Armstrong Ranch.

  13. 1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Mc Allen
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Texas borderlands emerge in the late fifties as a hub of energy production and military activity. Researchers can trace the river economy through Rio Grande City, find the Brewster School, and locate the Moore Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

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