1950s Maps of Columbus, Texas

Explore 4 historic maps of Columbus 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 Columbus'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.
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Start exploring Columbus's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Columbus, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Seguin
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties shows a thriving river-and-rail economy across the Guadalupe and Colorado basins. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes like the Southern Pacific through Seguin, locate oil wells, or find the Gary AAF near San Marcos.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Glidden
    1956 Map of Glidden
    1956 Glidden
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie and river bottomlands near the Colorado River are captured here during the mid-century, showing the rail-driven growth of Columbus. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossings near Rock Island, Borden, and the Skull Creek drainage.

  3. 1957 Map of Columbus, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Columbus, 1958 Print
    1957 Columbus
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the bend of the Colorado River near Columbus was a hub of rail lines and early highways. Researchers can trace the Old Spanish Trail past the Columbus Oil Field or locate local landmarks like the City Cem and Glidden.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Seguin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the late fifties was a network of river-valley settlements and active oilfields tied together by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across Rabb Prairie, locate the Behring Store, or follow the Southern Pacific through Schulenburg.

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