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1950s Maps of Cherokee County, Texas

Explore 9 historic maps of Cherokee 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 Cherokee County'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Cherokee County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Cherokee County, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Kennard NE, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Kennard NE, 1973 Print
    1950 Kennard NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    East Texas timber country comes into focus in this mid-century survey of the Neches River valley at the edge of the Crockett National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of rural life through the Shooks Bluff Cem, Sweet Union Ch, and the winding paths of an Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Wells
    1951 Map of Wells
    1951 Wells
    1951 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at mid-century shows a landscape shaped by timber and rail as the Piney Woods met the Neches River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Simpson Cem, the rural center of Redtown, and the St Louis Southwestern Railroad line.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Kennard NE
    1951 Map of Kennard NE
    1951 Kennard NE
    1951 Print · USGS
    East Texas timber country and forest life are captured here in the early fifties as logging operations shaped the Houston County landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Shooks Bluff Cem, and find rural landmarks like Plain Ch and Wells Sch.
  10. 1951 Map of Jacksonville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Jacksonville, 1952 Print
    1951 Jacksonville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County thrived as a railroad and collegiate center at the midpoint of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like West Shady Grove Cem, Mewshaw, and the Maydelle community.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Douglass, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Douglass, 1953 Print
    1952 Douglass
    1953 Print · USGS
    Nacogdoches County in the early fifties shows a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and changing industrial footprints. Researchers can trace the path of the Old San Antonio Road and locate family landmarks like Blackjack Cemetery and Grange Hall School.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Slocum, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Slocum, 1953 Print
    1952 Slocum
    1953 Print · USGS
    East Texas timber and creek country comes alive in the early fifties, showing the rural landscapes of Anderson and Houston counties. Genealogists can locate family sites and pioneer burials at Union Hope Sch & Cem, Livelyville Ch (Cem), and Mound City.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Tyler
    1956 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a powerhouse of oil production and rail transport during the mid-fifties, centered on the sprawling East Texas Oil Field. Researchers can trace the heritage of industrial hubs like Kilgore, military sites such as the Longhorn Ordnance Works, and many rural landmarks like Mount Enterprise.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 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.
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