Old Maps of Plano, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Plano. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Plano, TX maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Dallas
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Dallas area during the late nineteenth century was a rapidly growing rail hub still defined by its river crossings and rural outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the metroplex through early landmarks like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haughts Store.

  2. 1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Dallas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Dallas was a rising railroad power in the 1890s, when iron rails and river crossings dictated the growth of North Texas. Genealogists can locate vanished landmarks and rural hubs like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haught's Store before the city's modern sprawl.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 1929 Map of Frisco
    1929 Map of Frisco
    1929 Frisco
    1929 Print · USGS
    Denton and Collin counties appear in the mid-1920s as a landscape of rural school districts and emerging transit lines before the era of major reservoirs. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and old transport routes like the Dallas-Denton Electric line and Hackberry Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1931 Map of Carrollton
    1931 Map of Carrollton
    1931 Carrollton
    1931 Print · USGS
    Carrollton and the Elm Fork valley are captured here in the mid-twenties, when interurban rail and steam lines defined the North Texas corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bethel Ch, Bear Creek Sch, and the rural community at Trinity Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Dallas
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the metroplex through landmarks like Hensley Field, Boles Orphan Home, and the Texas & Pacific RR.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.

  10. 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.

  11. 1959 Map of Garland, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Garland, 1960 Print
    1959 Garland
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeast Dallas County is shown here in the late fifties, just as the postwar suburban boom began to reshape the countryside. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Blewett Cem and early communities such as Audelia and Shiloh.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Addison, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Addison, 1960 Print
    1959 Addison
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northern fringes of Dallas were transforming from rural farmsteads to suburban hubs during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of local institutions like Ursuline Academy, the Addison Sch, and the historic White Rock Cem.
    6 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1959 Map of Garland, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Garland, 1963 Print
    1959 Garland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Eastern Dallas County is captured in the late fifties as small towns begin to merge into a growing suburban landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots at Blewett Cem and see the early footprints of Richardson, Sunnyvale, and the White Rock Airport.

  15. 1959 Map of Carrollton, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Carrollton, 1963 Print
    1959 Carrollton
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Dallas and its surrounding suburbs are captured during a period of massive suburban growth in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family sites near Trinity Mills, while researchers can locate mid-century landmarks like Love Field Municipal Airport and Calvary Hill Cemetery.

  16. 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

  17. 1960 Map of Hebron, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Hebron, 1962 Print
    1960 Hebron
    1962 Print · USGS
    Before the suburban sprawl of the late twentieth century, the borderlands of Denton and Collin County remained a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries. Trace the early footprints of Hebron and Shepton or locate landmarks like Baccus Cem and the Liberty Ch.
    6 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Dallas
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Texas metropolitan landscape comes into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth expands toward the eastern reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Oak Cliff Cem, rail corridors of the Texas & Pacific RR, and landmarks such as Southern Methodist University.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 2022 Map of Garland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Garland, 2022 Print
    2022 Garland
    2022 Print · USGS
    Garland and Richardson are shown at a peak of suburban development in the early 2020s, dominated by major highway corridors and dense residential grids. Researchers can trace local history through family sites like the Jacob Routh Family Cem or locate community hubs such as Richland College and the First United Methodist Church.

  25. 2023 Map of Addison, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Addison, 2023 Print
    2023 Addison
    2023 Print · USGS
    The North Dallas suburbs of ADDISON and FARMERS BRANCH show their modern density in this 2023 survey. Researchers can locate historic sites like Frankford Cem alongside contemporary landmarks like Addison Airport and Brookhaven College.

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