1950s Maps of Comanche County, Texas

Explore 15 historic maps of Comanche 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.

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Comanche County, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mullin
    1950 Map of Mullin
    1950 Mullin
    1950 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Mills and Brown counties come into focus at the mid-century, centered on the rail hub of Mullin. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural institutions like Williams Ranch, Rock Springs Cem, and the Villa Siding railroad stop.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Brownwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the early fifties shows a landscape of rail-linked cattle towns and winding river valleys before modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and vanished rail stops like Trickham, Santa Anna, and the Brady Mountains.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Gustine
    1956 Map of Gustine
    1956 Gustine
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Comanche County is seen here just as the highway network was being formalized around the Leon River valley. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural sites like Graham Chapel Cem, Energy Sch, and the town of Gustine.

  5. 1956 Map of Gentrys Mill, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gentrys Mill, 1957 Print
    1956 Gentrys Mill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton and Comanche counties appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of established family farms and transitioning transit lines. Researchers can locate several remote burial sites like Toliver Cem and trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade past Springtown (Aband).
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Gustine, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gustine, 1957 Print
    1956 Gustine
    1957 Print · USGS
    Comanche County during the mid-fifties is centered here around the town of Gustine and its surrounding ranchlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Whitney Cem, the Petitt Sch (Aband), and the settlement at Fleming.

  7. 1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Pottsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County ranching and rural life are preserved here in the mid-1950s, showing the landscape before modern consolidation. Researchers can trace family sites like the Cottage Hill Cem, locate the Indian Cave, or find the now-abandoned McGirk Sch.

  8. 1956 Map of Hico, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hico, 1957 Print
    1956 Hico
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Bosque River valley and the railroad town of Hico are shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of small farming communities and historic routes. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites like Tillinghouse Cem and the Springtown (Site of).
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Lamkin, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lamkin, 1957 Print
    1956 Lamkin
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Leon River valley at the Comanche and Hamilton county line reveals a quiet ranching landscape in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace the rural communities of Lamkin and Energy, locating landmarks like the Energy Cemetery and the Community Tabernacle.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Proctor, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Proctor, 1957 Print
    1956 Proctor
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Comanche County landscape was a network of rail-side towns and riverbottom farms. Researchers can trace family history at Graham Chapel Cem or locate former community hubs like Hasse Sch (Abnd) and Board Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Edna Hill, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Edna Hill, 1957 Print
    1956 Edna Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Texas ranching country along the Erath and Comanche county line comes to life in the mid-1950s. Researchers can locate the settlement and church at Hazeldell, find family burials at Barbee Cemetery, and trace the winding paths of Resley Creek and Joplin Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Carlton, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Carlton, 1957 Print
    1956 Carlton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of the Hamilton and Comanche County borders is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the community of Carlton. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Turnbow Cemetery, the local High Sch, and the path of an Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Pottsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County ranching and energy extraction intersect in the mid-1950s near the community of Pottsville. Genealogists can trace family names at Immanuel Cem or locate the rural School and Immanuel Ch along Cowhouse Creek.

  14. 1956 Map of Indian Gap, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Indian Gap, 1957 Print
    1956 Indian Gap
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County ranching and early energy development meet in the mid-fifties near the settlement of Indian Gap. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Spivey-Baxter Cemetery, the Land School, and the St Johns Cem.

  15. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.

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