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1950s Maps of Harlingen, Texas

Explore 8 historic maps of Harlingen 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 Harlingen's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Harlingen's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Harlingen, TX maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1956 Map of Rio Hondo
    1956 Map of Rio Hondo
    1956 Rio Hondo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Texas is shown here at mid-century, where complex irrigation networks and rail lines defined the landscape near the Gulf. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of San Benito and Rio Hondo, or find local landmarks like the Monte Meta Cemetery and Las Yescas Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of La Paloma, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of La Paloma, 1958 Print
    1956 La Paloma
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of intricate irrigation and river-border settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Rangerville, El Calaboz, and the river bends at Esparza-Vera Bend.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Willamar SW, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Willamar SW, 1958 Print
    1956 Willamar SW
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cameron County was a landscape defined by industrial irrigation and agricultural labor just as the region’s modern infrastructure took shape. Trace local family history at the Noyola Cem and Bracero Camp or follow the path of the Missouri Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of La Feria, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of La Feria, 1959 Print
    1956 La Feria
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley comes alive in the mid-fifties as an intricate web of canals and rail lines connects La Feria and Santa Rosa. Researchers can trace local heritage through the San Francisco Cemeteries and family-named landmarks along the Arroyo Colorado.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Harlingen, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Harlingen, 1959 Print
    1956 Harlingen
    1959 Print · USGS
    Harlingen and the lower Rio Grande Valley are shown during a period of rapid mid-century growth and military importance. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of neighborhood schools like Alamo Sch, the extensive Harlingen Air Force Base, and the winding Arroyo Colorado.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
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