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1950s Maps of Friendswood, Texas

Explore 4 historic maps of Friendswood 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 Friendswood'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Friendswood's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Friendswood, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive civil engineering and industrial transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the Houston suburbs and the maritime infrastructure of Galveston Bay, including the Gulf Freeway and the Texas City Dike.
  4. 1955 Map of Friendswood, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Friendswood, 1957 Print
    1955 Friendswood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Texas in the mid-fifties reveals an landscape of emerging aviation and oil production. Trace family landmarks and industrial roots at Ellington Air Force Base, the Friendswood Oil Field, and Whitcomb Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Algoa, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Algoa, 1957 Print
    1956 Algoa
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Galveston and Brazoria county lines meet in the 1950s amidst a landscape of expanding oil fields and irrigation canals. Genealogists can trace family names near Magnolia Cem or follow the rail junction at Alvin and the smaller depot at Algoa.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a powerhouse of oil and maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Houston and its ports, alongside landmarks like the Rice Institute and the Spindletop Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
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