Old Maps of Allen, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Allen with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Allen has changed over the decades.


Allen, TX maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Mc Kinney 4-d
    1924 Map of Mc Kinney 4-d
    1924 Mc Kinney 4-d
    1924 Print · USGS
    Southern Collin County in the mid-twenties is a landscape of rural schools and vital rail connections centered on the junction at Wylie. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Lucas and Murphy or locate vanished local landmarks such as Lone Elm School and Morris School.

  2. 1929 Map of McKinney
    1929 Map of McKinney
    1929 McKinney
    1929 Print · USGS
    Collin County's rural landscape is captured here in the late twenties, before modern reservoirs reshaped the river valleys. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near local landmarks like Winningkoff Sch, Clear Lake Ch, and the rail junction at Wylie.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Sherman, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Sherman, 1964 Print
    1954 Sherman
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley and North Texas plains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs like Lake Texoma and Lavon Reservoir reshaped the land. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific local landmarks like Courtney P O, Pilot Grove Sch, and New Hope Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Sherman, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sherman, 1959 Print
    1958 Sherman
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Texas and Southern Oklahoma were undergoing significant development in the late fifties as the Red River Valley transit networks matured. Researchers can trace historic family-named locations such as Saddler Bend, the grounds of Perrin AFB, and early shoreline developments at Lake Texoma.

  5. 1959 Map of Wylie, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Wylie, 1961 Print
    1959 Wylie
    1961 Print · USGS
    Collin County during the late fifties shows the rising importance of water management and rail transit in North Texas. Genealogists and local historians can locate many family sites, from the St Paul Cem to the railroad junction at Wylie and the community of Winningkoff.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of McKinney East, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of McKinney East, 1961 Print
    1960 McKinney East
    1961 Print · USGS
    Collin County's transition from rural farming to mid-century growth is visible here as the eastern edge of McKinney meets the river. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pine Grove Cemetery and historic rural hubs including New Hope and Milligan.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Plano, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Plano, 1961 Print
    1960 Plano
    1961 Print · USGS
    North Texas is documented here during the early sixties, showing Plano and Allen as distinct railroad towns before their modern suburban sprawl. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Bethany Cem, Mutual Cem, and the Fanny Harrington Chapel.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of McKinney West, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of McKinney West, 1962 Print
    1960 McKinney West
    1962 Print · USGS
    Collin County was on the cusp of significant growth in the early sixties as McKinney expanded westward across the creeks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like McGarrah Cem, the Buckner (Site), and the Stimson Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of McKinney
    1985 Map of McKinney
    1985 McKinney
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-1980s was a landscape of rural communities connected by a complex web of railroads and creek systems. Researchers can trace family roots through settlements like Westminster, find local landmarks like Henslee Chapel, or map the industrial activity at various Gravel Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2022 Map of Wylie, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wylie, 2022 Print
    2022 Wylie
    2022 Print · USGS
    Collin County enters a period of significant suburban development in the early 2020s as residential tracts surround the shores of Lavon Lake. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including Fitzhugh Cem, Winningkoff, and the Saint Paul Catholic Cem.

  11. 2022 Map of McKinney West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of McKinney West, 2022 Print
    2022 McKinney West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northern Texas enters a period of intense suburban development as McKinney and Frisco expand toward one another. Genealogists can trace local roots at McLarry Cemetery and Williams Cemetery while following the path of Wilson Creek.

  12. 2022 Map of McKinney East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of McKinney East, 2022 Print
    2022 McKinney East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Collin County's rapid development is on full display here in the early twenty-first century as the suburbs of McKinney and Princeton expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like Wilson Chapel Cem, Higgins Cem, and the old settlement of Lowry Crossing.

  13. 2022 Map of Plano, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Plano, 2022 Print
    2022 Plano
    2022 Print · USGS
    Collin County's rapid suburban growth is visible here during the early twenty-first century as cities like Plano and Allen expand along the Central Expy. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites among the modern streets, including Old Plano City Cem Davis Cem and Bethany Cem.

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