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1940s Maps of El Paso County, Texas

Explore 30 historic maps of El Paso County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 El Paso County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring El Paso County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

El Paso County, TX maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Heuco Tanks
    1940 Map of Heuco Tanks
    1940 Heuco Tanks
    1940 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranching and transit are captured at the end of the 1930s as the desert landscape evolved. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Butterfield Trail and locate family outposts like Escontrias Ranch and Rockhouse.
  4. 1940 Map of Bassett Lake, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Bassett Lake, 1954 Print
    1940 Bassett Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Otero County at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape organized around vital water sources and remote ranching outposts. Researchers can trace the network of desert storage like Camaleche Tanks and Escondida Tank or locate the site of Foster Ranch.
  7. 1940 Map of Newman, 1965 Print
    1940 Map of Newman, 1965 Print
    1940 Newman
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands near the New Mexico-Texas line come alive in the 1940s, showing a landscape of remote cattle operations and vital rail links. Trace family history through ranch sites like Trueblood Ranch, locate the old Blythe Sch, and follow the Southern Pacific tracks to Newman.
  10. 1941 Map of El Paso
    1941 Map of El Paso
    1941 El Paso
    1941 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the borderlands are seen here just before the massive expansion of the mid-century, defined by the mountain peaks and the shifting river. Researchers can trace the unusual boundary at Cordova Island, locate early schools like Radford Sch, or find family names at Tobin Ranch.
  13. 1941 Map of Clint
    1941 Map of Clint
    1941 Clint
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley southeast of El Paso comes alive in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and iron rails. Researchers can trace the development of Clint, Fabens, and Cuadrilla along the Texas and Pacific railroad.
  16. 1941 Map of Ysleta
    1941 Map of Ysleta
    1941 Ysleta
    1941 Print · USGS
    The El Paso Lower Valley was a thriving corridor of irrigation and international trade just before the war. Researchers can trace the heritage of the Rio Grande through the San Antonio Mission, the Ysleta Jesuit College, and the grounds of the County Farm.
  19. 1941 Map of Tornillo
    1941 Map of Tornillo
    1941 Tornillo
    1941 Print · USGS
    El Paso County's borderlands and irrigation networks are shown here at the start of the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Fabens, locate Adobe Houses, and follow the Southern Pacific railroad past Tornillo.
  22. 1941 Map of Heuco Mountains, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Heuco Mountains, 1958 Print
    1941 Heuco Mountains
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rugged Hueco Mountains of West Texas are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by ranching and historic travel routes. Trace the historic Butterfield Trail and locate family landmarks like Helms Ranch and Hueco Inn.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1941 Map of Desert, 1961 Print
    1941 Map of Desert, 1961 Print
    1941 Desert
    1961 Print · USGS
    The arid borderlands of Otero County and the New Mexico-Texas line are captured here in the early 1940s, when the railroad was the primary artery of life. Genealogists and historians can trace old ranching outposts like McCracken Ranch and Davis Ranch along the Southern Pacific tracks.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Borrego
    1942 Map of Borrego
    1942 Borrego
    1942 Print · USGS
    High desert ranching and mining operations in Hudspeth County are documented here in the early 1940s. Researchers can locate named water improvements and local industry sites like the Old Padre Mine, Minnie Veale Well, and Cunningham Tank.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1942 Map of Fort Bliss
    1942 Map of Fort Bliss
    1942 Fort Bliss
    1942 Print · USGS
    El Paso and its military neighbors are captured here in the early 1940s as the desert landscape rapidly modernized. Researchers can trace family ranching sites like Tobin Ranch alongside the expansion of Fort Bliss and the Biggs Field.
  34. 1943 Map of La Mesa
    1943 Map of La Mesa
    1943 La Mesa
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley during the early years of the war reveals a complex system of desert irrigation and historic land grants. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Memorial Ridge Cem, San Luis Ch, and the Beasley Homestead.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1943 Map of Desert
    1943 Map of Desert
    1943 Desert
    1943 Print · USGS
    Otero County ranching and rail operations are captured here during the early years of the war. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks and water sources like the McCracken Ranch, Davis Ranch, and the isolated Desert station along the Southern Pacific.
  40. 1943 Map of Newman
    1943 Map of Newman
    1943 Newman
    1943 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the New Mexico and Texas borderlands comes alive in this wartime survey of the ranching country north of El Paso. Genealogists can trace the remote family outposts of the day, including Trueblood Ranch and Manning Ranch, and the isolated Blythe Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1943 Map of Heuco Mountains
    1943 Map of Heuco Mountains
    1943 Heuco Mountains
    1943 Print · USGS
    Hudspeth County ranching and desert travel come into focus in the early 1940s as modern highways began to parallel historic wagon routes. Researchers can locate remote family sites like Helms Ranch and Helm Cem or trace the path of the Butterfield Road.
  46. 1943 Map of El Paso
    1943 Map of El Paso
    1943 El Paso
    1943 Print · USGS
    El Paso at the start of the 1940s reveals a city shaped by international borders and heavy industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through local schools like Radford Sch and Cooley Sch or locate ancestors at Restlawn Cemetery.
  49. 1943 Map of Fort Hancock
    1943 Map of Fort Hancock
    1943 Fort Hancock
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands of West Texas during the early 1940s reveal a landscape of desert ranching and intensive river-fed irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Acala and Fort Hancock alongside the intricate Young Drain and McNary Main Canal systems.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1943 Map of Bassett Lake
    1943 Map of Bassett Lake
    1943 Bassett Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The arid high desert of Otero County and the Texas border are captured here during the early war years. Genealogists and desert historians can trace early ranching sites like Foster Ranch and numerous family-named landmarks including John Key Tank and Roberts Tank.
  55. 1944 Map of Heuco Tanks, 1949 Print
    1944 Map of Heuco Tanks, 1949 Print
    1944 Heuco Tanks
    1949 Print · USGS
    El Paso County at the dawn of the 1940s shows a high-desert ranching landscape shaped by water and heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace historic family holdings like Escontrias Ranch and the path of the storied Old Butterfield Trail.
  58. 1945 Map of Ysleta
    1945 Map of Ysleta
    1945 Ysleta
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley southeast of El Paso comes alive in the mid-forties, showing the vital irrigation networks and rail lines that sustained the border. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots near San Antonio Mission, Ysleta, and the CCC Camp.
  61. 1945 Map of Fort Bliss
    1945 Map of Fort Bliss
    1945 Fort Bliss
    1945 Print · USGS
    El Paso and its military environs are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of rapid defense growth and desert ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Tobin Ranch, locate the CCC Camp, and study the early layout of Biggs Field.
  64. 1945 Map of Clint
    1945 Map of Clint
    1945 Clint
    1945 Print · USGS
    The irrigated valley of the Rio Grande near El Paso comes alive in this mid-century survey of the West Texas borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines through Clint and Fabens or locate remote outposts like Roberts Ranch and the San Felipe Ranch.
  67. 1945 Map of Tornillo
    1945 Map of Tornillo
    1945 Tornillo
    1945 Print · USGS
    El Paso County's river valley and borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing the vital irrigation and rail networks of the era. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line past Tornillo and locate specific sites like Adobe Houses and Alamo Alto.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1948 Map of Fort Bliss SE
    1948 Map of Fort Bliss SE
    1948 Fort Bliss SE
    1948 Print · USGS
    El Paso County at the end of the 1940s reveals a desert landscape defined by military boundaries and small-scale ranching operations. Researchers can locate the early footprints of the Sherman Hog Ranch, Price Dairy, and Bakers Well Windmill.
  73. 1948 Map of El Paso
    1948 Map of El Paso
    1948 El Paso
    1948 Print · USGS
    El Paso and its surrounding military lands are captured here just after the war, showing the city's expansion toward the Franklin Mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace family homes near Kern Place or locate early landmarks like Austin High School and Ascarate Lake.
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