Old Maps of Denton, Texas

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Denton, TX maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1985 Map of Denton
    1985 Map of Denton
    1985 Denton
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-eighties shows a region of growing towns and established rail lines. Trace family roots and local history through Wizard Wells, the old Oaklawn Cem, and the tracks of the Burlington Northern.

  11. 1991 Map of Denton
    1991 Map of Denton
    1991 Denton
    1991 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the early nineties shows a region transitioning between rural heritage and modern infrastructure across several counties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri Pacific or find established settlements such as Sanger, Bolivar, and Greenwood.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2010 Map of Ponder, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ponder, 2010 Print
    2010 Ponder
    2010 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the start of the 21st century reveals a landscape of ranching roots and emerging local aviation. Researchers can trace family history at Stony Cemetery or locate landmarks like Dun Ranch and the community of DISH.

  13. 2010 Map of Denton West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Denton West, 2010 Print
    2010 Denton West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Denton and its western outskirts are captured here during a period of rapid suburban development. Researchers can trace the area's growth through landmarks like Texas Womans University, Jagoe, and the many family-named hills like Crawford Hill and Pilot Knob.

  14. 2010 Map of Sanger, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sanger, 2010 Print
    2010 Sanger
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sanger and northern Denton County appear here in a decade of rapid expansion along the interstate corridor. Researchers can trace family roots at Sanger Cemetery, locate the Sanger Oil Field, and find old regional landmarks like Blue Mound and Bolivar.

  15. 2010 Map of Denton East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Denton East, 2010 Print
    2010 Denton East
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Denton-Corinth corridor meets the western shores of the Trinity River basin at the end of the first decade of the 2000s. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Old Alton Bridge and several family-named burial grounds like Shiloh Cemetery and Swisher Cemetery.

  16. 2010 Map of Argyle, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Argyle, 2010 Print
    2010 Argyle
    2010 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Metroplex show a blend of lakeside recreation and suburban growth in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of Argyle and Roanoke alongside landmarks like the Northwest Regional Airport and Grapevine Lake.

  17. 2010 Map of Green Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Green Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Green Valley
    2010 Print · USGS
    Denton and its northern rural outskirts are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the city edges toward the shores of major reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the relationship between old ranch lands like Harmony Ranch and local flight history at Hartlee Field or Windy Hill Airport.

  18. 2010 Map of Lewisville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lewisville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Lewisville West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the start of the decade shows the rapid suburban transition near Lake Lewisville. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Chinn Cemetery and the Soroptimists Crippled Childrens Camp.

  19. 2013 Map of Denton East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Denton East, 2013 Print
    2013 Denton East
    2013 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Denton and the expansive Lake Lewisville shoreline are captured here during a period of rapid suburban and infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace historic burial sites like Oakwood Cem alongside modern landmarks like Denton State School and the Lake Lewisville Toll Bridge.

  20. 2013 Map of Sanger, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sanger, 2013 Print
    2013 Sanger
    2013 Print · USGS
    Sanger and the surrounding Denton County prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets rural industry. Researchers can trace the BNSF Railway corridor, locate the Sanger Oil Field, and find family landmarks like Sanger Cem and Blue Mound.

  21. 2013 Map of Denton West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Denton West, 2013 Print
    2013 Denton West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Denton County at the beginning of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing residential networks and established local infrastructure. Researchers can trace family history at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery or locate landmarks like Pilot Knob and Jagoe.

  22. 2013 Map of Green Valley, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Green Valley, 2013 Print
    2013 Green Valley
    2013 Print · USGS
    Denton County, Texas, is captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets rural ranchland. Aviation enthusiasts and local historians can trace numerous private airfields like Hartlee Field Airport and Vultures Row Airport near Green Valley.

  23. 2013 Map of Lewisville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lewisville West, 2013 Print
    2013 Lewisville West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Denton County suburban expansion and recreational landscapes are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace residential development near Chinn Cem or locate community landmarks like Camp Argyle and Chapel Hl.

  24. 2013 Map of Argyle, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Argyle, 2013 Print
    2013 Argyle
    2013 Print · USGS
    North Texas suburban expansion meets the shores of the reservoir during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Argyle, Roanoke, and Bartonville alongside landmarks like the Northwest Regional Airport.

  25. 2013 Map of Ponder, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ponder, 2013 Print
    2013 Ponder
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Denton County prairie near Ponder is shown in a period of transition during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Akain Cem or explore a unique cluster of private airstrips like Deussen Field Airport and Dew Drop Airport.

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