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1950s Maps of El Paso County, Texas

Explore 32 historic maps of El Paso County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

El Paso County, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of El Paso
    1953 Map of El Paso
    1953 El Paso
    1953 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the border region are shown here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of shared river life and rising military presence. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-tied communities like Smeltertown, San Elizario, and the grounds of Fort Bliss.
  4. 1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Carlsbad, 1963 Print
    1954 Carlsbad
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Mexico's desert peaks and river valleys appear in this mid-century study of the borderlands. Researchers can locate vanished sites like Sacramento City, trace the Pecos River reservoirs, and explore Carlsbad Caverns.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Van Horn, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Van Horn, 1964 Print
    1954 Van Horn
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Trans-Pecos region of West Texas comes into focus in the mid-1950s as a vital corridor of rail and desert commerce. Researchers can trace the path of the Texas and Pacific through Van Horn or locate remote rail sidings like Borracho and Laska Siding.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Heuco Tanks, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Heuco Tanks, 1959 Print
    1955 Heuco Tanks
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso County's high desert landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the essential water sources of the region. Researchers can trace the network of ranching infrastructure through features like Hueco Tanks, Eighteen Tank, and a Landing Strip (Aband).
  13. 1955 Map of Clint, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Clint, 1959 Print
    1955 Clint
    1959 Print · USGS
    The El Paso County borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the agricultural transformation of San Elizario Island. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life in Clint and Fabens, alongside landmarks like San Lorenzo Cemetery and the early Fabens Airfield.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Clint SE, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Clint SE, 1959 Print
    1955 Clint SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranch lands are captured here in the mid-fifties, revealing a desert landscape shaped by essential water infrastructure. Researchers can trace historic stock tanks and remote landmarks like Fabens Desert Chapel, Cottonwood Dam, and the T and P Well.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of North Franklin Mountain, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of North Franklin Mountain, 1959 Print
    1955 North Franklin Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    North of El Paso in the mid-1950s, the desert landscape was a mix of rugged peaks and growing military and urban footprints. Researchers can trace the early layout of Tobin and Castner Range, or find water landmarks like Rattlesnake Tanks and Cottonwood Spring.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Nations South Well, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Nations South Well, 1959 Print
    1955 Nations South Well
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso County's arid landscape in the mid-fifties was defined by the critical infrastructure of water management and isolated outposts. Researchers can trace the development of The Hueco Club and utility networks like the Hueco Water Wells and Rockhouse.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Nations East Well, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Nations East Well, 1959 Print
    1955 Nations East Well
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranchlands are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by desert water management and remote range life. Researchers can trace historic ranch infrastructure including Nations East Well, Tiger Tank, and the high ground of San Juan Tank.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Ysleta NW, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Ysleta NW, 1959 Print
    1955 Ysleta NW
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso's southeastern fringe comes into focus in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of international trade and local recreation along the Rio Grande. Researchers can trace early suburban layouts in Lakeside and identify the rail hubs of the T & P and T & NO (SP).
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Clint NE, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Clint NE, 1959 Print
    1955 Clint NE
    1959 Print · USGS
    The El Paso County desert landscape in the mid-1950s is defined by critical water infrastructure and the rising peaks of the Hueco Mountains. Researchers can trace the era's land use through a network of named sites like Gentleman Well, Backbone Hill, and Skunk Tank.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of El Paso, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of El Paso, 1959 Print
    1955 El Paso
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the adjacent military installations are shown here in the mid-fifties as the city expanded toward the airport. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of named sites like Loretto College, Ascarate Park, and the Union Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Clint NW, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Clint NW, 1959 Print
    1955 Clint NW
    1959 Print · USGS
    The arid El Paso County desert meets early irrigation infrastructure in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the ranching life of the era through isolated landmarks like Joint Well and the Ysleta Lateral.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of San Elizario, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of San Elizario, 1959 Print
    1955 San Elizario
    1959 Print · USGS
    San Elizario in the mid-fifties sat at the heart of a vital irrigation network along the Mexican border. Researchers can trace ancestral property and local infrastructure through named ditches like the Barrial Lateral or historic routes like the Old Spanish Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Ysleta, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Ysleta, 1959 Print
    1955 Ysleta
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande valley southeast of El Paso comes to life in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of international transit and desert irrigation. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Ysleta Jesuit Cem or search for historic sites like the Bracero Reception Center and Socorro Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Fort Bliss NE, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Fort Bliss NE, 1959 Print
    1955 Fort Bliss NE
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Texas desert north of El Paso comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of military expansion and essential rail transit. Locate aviation and transport history via the Newman Radio Beacon Towers and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Fort Bliss SE, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Fort Bliss SE, 1959 Print
    1955 Fort Bliss SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the surrounding desert were undergoing rapid postwar expansion in the mid-fifties as military and civilian footprints grew. You can trace the development of Del Norte Heights, locate the old Drive-in Theater, and see the footprint of Biggs Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1955 Map of Helms West Well, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Helms West Well, 1959 Print
    1955 Helms West Well
    1959 Print · USGS
    El Paso County ranching and transit infrastructure are captured here in the mid-1950s, highlighting a landscape defined by water and wind. Trace the locations of Helms West Well, the Landing Strip, and remote water catchments like Dugout Tank.
  55. 1955 Map of Smeltertown, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of Smeltertown, 1962 Print
    1955 Smeltertown
    1962 Print · USGS
    El Paso and the borderlands are seen here in the mid-fifties, where industry and education meet the high desert. Researchers can trace the riverfront development of Smeltertown or locate historical sites like La Guna Cem and the University of Texas Western College.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Strauss, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of Strauss, 1962 Print
    1955 Strauss
    1962 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern New Mexico meet the Texas line in the mid-1950s, centered on the vital rail traffic of the southwest. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Southern Pacific through Strauss, find the Santa Nina Ch, and follow the Old Railroad Grade near Mastodon.
  61. 1955 Map of Canutillo, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of Canutillo, 1962 Print
    1955 Canutillo
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley at the New Mexico-Texas border shows a desert landscape transformed by river engineering in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Canutillo and Anthony or locate the Federal Correctional Institution and Mt Zion Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1955 Map of Newman, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of Newman, 1962 Print
    1955 Newman
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the New Mexico and Texas border comes into focus in the mid-1950s, centered on the Newman settlement. Researchers can trace the diagonal path of the Southern Pacific railroad and locate early military infrastructure like a Meteorological Station and several Ruins.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1955 Map of Anthony, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of Anthony, 1962 Print
    1955 Anthony
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Texas-New Mexico borderlands meet the slopes of the Franklin Mountains in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation canals of the Three Saints Lateral and locate local landmarks like La Purisima Ch and the Cemetery in Anthony.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1955 Map of Desert SE, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of Desert SE, 1962 Print
    1955 Desert SE
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands between New Mexico and Texas are captured here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the era's arid-land infrastructure through numerous water catchments like Lake Tank and find evidence of past habitation at the Ruins near the Hueco Mountains.
  73. 1955 Map of La Union, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of La Union, 1962 Print
    1955 La Union
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Mesilla Valley landscape comes alive in this mid-fifties study of the irrigated corridor south of Las Cruces. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of La Union, the Refugio Colony, and rural landmarks like St Lukes Ch and Central Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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