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

Explore 10 historic maps of Gainesville 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 Gainesville'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 Gainesville's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Gainesville, TX maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Gainesville
    1902 Map of Gainesville
    1902 Gainesville
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Red River frontier comes alive in the years before Oklahoma statehood, showing the border between Texas and the Chickasaw Nation. Trace early river travel through Rock Bluff Ferry and Freemans Ferry or locate old schoolhouses like Wolf Ridge Schoolhouse.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Gainesville
    1943 Map of Gainesville
    1943 Gainesville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Texas and Oklahoma borders meet along the winding Red River during the height of the Second World War. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Whaley Chapel School, Spring Valley Church, and the sprawling Camp Howze Military Reservation.
  7. 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
  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.
  13. 1960 Map of Callisburg, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Callisburg, 1963 Print
    1960 Callisburg
    1963 Print · USGS
    Cooke County and the Oklahoma border are documented here in the early sixties as the regional oil industry thrived. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Center Hill Cem, the Gainesville State School For Girls, and the extensive Walnut Bend Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Gainesville South, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Gainesville South, 1963 Print
    1960 Gainesville South
    1963 Print · USGS
    Gainesville and the surrounding Texas countryside are captured here in the early sixties as a center of rail commerce and educational growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Spring Creek Cem or locate early landmarks including Gainesville Jr College and the Refinery.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Gainesville North, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Gainesville North, 1964 Print
    1960 Gainesville North
    1964 Print · USGS
    Gainesville and the surrounding Texas-Oklahoma borderlands are captured here in the early sixties as the regional rail and air infrastructure expanded. Trace local family roots at Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery or explore the rail junction of the Missouri Kansas Texas and Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe lines.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Woodbine, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Woodbine, 1964 Print
    1960 Woodbine
    1964 Print · USGS
    Cooke County at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape balancing oil production and deep-rooted rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family sites like Dervin Cem or Rad Ware Sch, while historians can locate the Site of Fort Fitzhugh.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1985 Map of Gainesville
    1985 Map of Gainesville
    1985 Gainesville
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape defined by the petroleum industry and a complex rail network. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional energy at the Bowers Field or locate community roots near Spanish Fort and Lakeview Cemetery.
  28. 1991 Map of Gainesville
    1991 Map of Gainesville
    1991 Gainesville
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Red River borderlands of Texas and Oklahoma are captured here in the early nineties, showing a region defined by cattle history and oil production. Researchers can trace the layout of historic settlements like Spanish Fort and Belcherville or locate family landmarks near Queens Peak and Moss Lake.
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