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1950s Maps of Denton County, Texas

Explore 14 historic maps of Denton 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Denton County'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Denton County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Denton County, TX maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 1955 Map of Avondale, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Avondale, 1956 Print
    1955 Avondale
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tarrant County at the midpoint of the century shows a unique mix of military aviation, lakeside recreation, and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Dido Ch, Eagle Mountain Sch, and the historic airfield at Hicks Field.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Keller, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Keller, 1956 Print
    1955 Keller
    1956 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as the ranch lands of Tarrant County began to modernise along the Texas and Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace family sites near Sweets Chapel Cem or locate early landmarks like Blue Mound.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Haltom City, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Haltom City, 1964 Print
    1955 Haltom City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Tarrant County at the peak of the mid-century aviation and defense boom shows a region rapidly transforming from ranch land into a strategic hub. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Mount Olivet Cemetery or the early footprints of Haltom City, Saginaw, and White Settlement.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1959 Map of Grapevine, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Grapevine, 1960 Print
    1959 Grapevine
    1960 Print · USGS
    Grapevine and its neighboring towns appear here in the late fifties, just as the region began its transition from a rail-centered agricultural hub to a modern suburb. Genealogists and local historians can locate Minters Chapel, the Parker Memorial Cem, and the old St Louis Southwestern rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1959 Map of Colleyville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Colleyville, 1960 Print
    1959 Colleyville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Tarrant County at the end of the fifties shows a landscape of small farms and emerging townships before the suburban boom. Genealogists can trace family roots at Medlin Cem, Lonesome Dove Ch, and the now-familiar streets of Southlake and Keller.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1959 Map of Carrollton, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Carrollton, 1960 Print
    1959 Carrollton
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Dallas-Denton county line area was transitioning from rural ranching to suburban centers in the late fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the Perry Cem, Bethel Ch, and the grounds of the Hackberry Ranch.
    8 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Ponder, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Ponder, 1961 Print
    1959 Ponder
    1961 Print · USGS
    Denton County in the late fifties was a landscape of winding creeks and emerging rail-side towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Akain Cem, Stony Cem, and Brown Chapel, or trace the path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 1959 Map of Grapevine, 1964 Print
    1959 Map of Grapevine, 1964 Print
    1959 Grapevine
    1964 Print · USGS
    Tarrant County at the close of the fifties shows the transition from rural prairie to a major aviation and suburban hub. Trace family roots at the Lonesome Dove Ch or Medlin Cem while seeing early footprints of the Greater Southwest International Airport.
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