1900s (20th Century) Maps of Alto, Texas

Explore 6 historic maps of Alto from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Alto's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Alto's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Alto, TX maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Alto
    1946 Map of Alto
    1946 Alto
    1946 Print · USGS
    East Texas at the end of World War II reveals a landscape deeply connected to its frontier origins, anchored by Alto and the Neches River. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Bowles Monument, Central High Sch, and the Site of Ft Lacy along the historic El Camino Real.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1973 Map of Alto, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Alto, 1976 Print
    1973 Alto
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the East Texas crossroads of Alto remained a vital rail and road center amid the wooded heights of Cherokee County. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Palestine Cem, Harrison Cem, and the community of Redlawn.

  5. 1981 Map of Palestine
    1981 Map of Palestine
    1981 Palestine
    1981 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a crossroads of timber, rail, and energy in the early eighties, centered on the bustling junction at Palestine. Researchers can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Old Pioneer Cem, Lynch Academy, and Hudson Chapel.

  6. 1984 Map of Palestine
    1984 Map of Palestine
    1984 Palestine
    1984 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of massive reservoirs and protected timberlands between Palestine and Nacogdoches. Researchers can trace old routes like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities such as Tennessee Colony, Latexo, and Etoile.
    3 unique versions available

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