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1960s Maps of Denton County, Texas

Explore 25 historic maps of Denton County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Denton County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Denton County, TX maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Frisco, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Frisco, 1961 Print
    1960 Frisco
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Collin County appears here just as the post-war era began to shape North Texas. Researchers can trace the early rail-side footprints of Frisco and Prosper, or locate family landmarks like Bethel Cem and the Rockhill Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Justin, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Justin, 1961 Print
    1960 Justin
    1961 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape of established rail towns and emerging reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Elizabethtown (Site), locate the Odd Fellows Cem, and see the early footprint of the Grapevine Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Sanger, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Sanger, 1961 Print
    1960 Sanger
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sanger and Krum are shown here in the early 1960s, linked by the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railway during a period of steady growth. Genealogists can trace family sites at Bolivar Cem and Duck Creek Cem or locate the old Bolivar Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Green Valley, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Green Valley, 1961 Print
    1960 Green Valley
    1961 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Elm Fork of the Trinity River and the rising Garza-Little Elm Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace rural landmarks including Rock Hill Ch, Davis Cem, and the tracks of the Texas and Pacific railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Celina, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Celina, 1961 Print
    1960 Celina
    1961 Print · USGS
    Collin and Denton counties come alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape shaped by the Frisco railroad. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Celina Cem, Old Union Cem, and the settlement of Alla.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Bluett, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bluett, 1961 Print
    1960 Bluett
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Texas ranching and farming lands are captured here in the early sixties along the Wise-Denton county line. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Corinth Ch and the small settlement of Bluett near the waters of Morris Branch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Argyle, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Argyle, 1961 Print
    1960 Argyle
    1961 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the dawn of the 1960s shows a landscape transformed by the newly formed Grapevine Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Argyle and Roanoke, locate the Double Oak Sch, or find industrial roots at the local Strip Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Rhome, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Rhome, 1961 Print
    1960 Rhome
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wise County cattle country and rail junctions are documented here at the start of the sixties. You can trace the path of the FORT WORTH AND DENVER through Rhome or locate family sites like Fairview Ch and Aurora Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Aubrey, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Aubrey, 1962 Print
    1960 Aubrey
    1962 Print · USGS
    Denton County agricultural life is captured here in the early sixties, just as the Garza-Little Elm Reservoir began to reshape the local geography. Researchers can pinpoint the Belew Cem, the central Aubrey townsite, and rural landmarks like the Community House.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Lewisville East, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Lewisville East, 1962 Print
    1960 Lewisville East
    1962 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape transformed by the Garza-Little Elm Reservoir and heavy rail. Local historians can trace old settlements like Midway and Round Grove alongside Ritter Cem and the Lewisville Hatchery.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1960 Map of Lewisville West, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Lewisville West, 1962 Print
    1960 Lewisville West
    1962 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape shaped by large-scale water projects and rural community life. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Chinn Cem, Old Hall Cem, and Chinn Chapel across the rolling terrain.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1960 Map of Denton East, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Denton East, 1962 Print
    1960 Denton East
    1962 Print · USGS
    Denton County in the early sixties captures a transition from college-town growth to the lakeside developments of Lake Dallas. Genealogists can trace family names at Oakwood Cem and Swisher Cem, or locate the historic Old Alton Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of Little Elm, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Little Elm, 1962 Print
    1960 Little Elm
    1962 Print · USGS
    Denton County was in the midst of a transformation at the start of the sixties as the Garza-Little Elm Reservoir reshaped the land. Researchers can trace family history at Little Elm Cemetery or locate landmarks like Mary Young Chapel and the small community of Navo.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1960 Map of Denton West, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Denton West, 1962 Print
    1960 Denton West
    1962 Print · USGS
    Denton's western edge in the early sixties showcases a growing university town bounded by rural research stations and sprawling cattle country. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of North Texas State College or locate the IOOF Cem and Roselawn Memorial Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1961 Map of Pilot Point, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Pilot Point, 1963 Print
    1961 Pilot Point
    1963 Print · USGS
    Denton and Grayson Counties are seen here in the early sixties, centered on the railroad corridor through the Texas prairie. Local historians can trace the foundations of Tioga and Pilot Point, locating sites like Gee High Sch, the Masonic Cem, and Tipton Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1961 Map of Era, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Era, 1963 Print
    1961 Era
    1963 Print · USGS
    The border of Cooke and Denton counties is captured here in the early sixties as a landscape of rural cemeteries and active oil fields. Genealogists and historians can locate Cogburn Cem, the ridge of The Backbone, and the crossroads at Era.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1961 Map of Marilee, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Marilee, 1963 Print
    1961 Marilee
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Grayson, Denton, and Collin counties come into focus in the early sixties as the railroad era meets modern infrastructure. Trace the tracks of the St Louis San Francisco and Texas rail line through Marilee or locate local landmarks like Mt Carmel Ch and Gunter Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1961 Map of Slidell, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Slidell, 1963 Print
    1961 Slidell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Slidell and the surrounding North Texas prairie are captured in the early sixties, as the region maintained its traditional agricultural character. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Greenwood Cem and old settlements such as Sycamore and Allison.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1961 Map of Era SE, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Era SE, 1963 Print
    1961 Era SE
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rural expanse of Denton County in the early sixties is defined here by the winding drainages of the Hickory Creek watershed. Researchers can trace the layout of the Plainview settlement and explore the early footprint of the Bolivar Oil Field and its Oil Wells.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1961 Map of Mountain Springs, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Mountain Springs, 1963 Print
    1961 Mountain Springs
    1963 Print · USGS
    Cooke and Denton counties come into focus during the early sixties, showing a landscape of rural communities and rising oil production. Genealogists can locate several family cemeteries like Jones Cem and Tyson Cem or trace the early footprint of the Jacobs Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1961 Map of Valley View, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Valley View, 1963 Print
    1961 Valley View
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas ranching and rail history come alive in this early 1960s survey of the Cooke and Denton county line. Trace the steam-era path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe through Valley View and locate the quiet settlement of Lois.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1961 Map of Greenwood, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Greenwood, 1964 Print
    1961 Greenwood
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Wise County in the early sixties is detailed here, showing a network of small settlements and creek-side farms. Genealogists can trace family roots at Beasley Cem and visit the community centers at Greenwood and Dixon Creek Church.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1969 Map of Frisco
    1969 Map of Frisco
    1969 Frisco
    1969 Print · USGS
    The North Texas prairie comes into focus during the late sixties as the rail-driven towns of Frisco and Prosper begin to grow. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Bethel Cem and Landrum Cem nestled among traditional farm fields.
  73. 1969 Map of Little Elm
    1969 Map of Little Elm
    1969 Little Elm
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Denton County countryside undergoes a major transformation in the late sixties as reservoir waters reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Little Elm Cem and Lloyd Cem or locate old community centers like Navo.
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