Old Maps of Denton County, Texas for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 82 historic maps of Denton County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Denton County's past.


Denton County, TX maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Dallas
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Dallas area during the late nineteenth century was a rapidly growing rail hub still defined by its river crossings and rural outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the metroplex through early landmarks like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haughts Store.

  2. 1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Dallas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Dallas was a rising railroad power in the 1890s, when iron rails and river crossings dictated the growth of North Texas. Genealogists can locate vanished landmarks and rural hubs like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haught's Store before the city's modern sprawl.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1894 Map of Fort Worth, 1918 Print
    1894 Map of Fort Worth, 1918 Print
    1894 Fort Worth
    1918 Print · USGS
    North Texas at the end of the nineteenth century centers on a burgeoning Fort Worth and its strategic rail junctions. Researchers can locate early township sites like Johnson Station and Birdville or trace the military footprint of Camp Bowie.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1925 Map of Mc Kinney 3-c
    1925 Map of Mc Kinney 3-c
    1925 Mc Kinney 3-c
    1925 Print · USGS
    Denton County in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of rural schools and early infrastructure just as the region began major water projects. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hackberry School, the Wire Bridge, and the community of Rector.

  5. 1925 Map of Dallas 2-b
    1925 Map of Dallas 2-b
    1925 Dallas 2-b
    1925 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of river-bottom farms and emerging rail towns along the Dallas-Denton line. Trace the early footprints of Carrollton and Farmers Branch or locate rural landmarks like Gentry School and the Texas Electric line.

  6. 1929 Map of Frisco
    1929 Map of Frisco
    1929 Frisco
    1929 Print · USGS
    Denton and Collin counties appear in the mid-1920s as a landscape of rural school districts and emerging transit lines before the era of major reservoirs. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and old transport routes like the Dallas-Denton Electric line and Hackberry Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1931 Map of Carrollton
    1931 Map of Carrollton
    1931 Carrollton
    1931 Print · USGS
    Carrollton and the Elm Fork valley are captured here in the mid-twenties, when interurban rail and steam lines defined the North Texas corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bethel Ch, Bear Creek Sch, and the rural community at Trinity Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1931 Map of Grapevine
    1931 Map of Grapevine
    1931 Grapevine
    1931 Print · USGS
    Tarrant and Dallas Counties appear in the early thirties as a network of rural settlements and rail-bound transit. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Randalls Mill, the Bedford Bridge, and early school sites including Shady Grove Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

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