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

Explore 11 historic maps of Denton 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 Denton's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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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

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