1950s Maps of Frio County, Texas

Explore 7 historic maps of Frio 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 Frio 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.
  • 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.
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Start exploring Frio County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Frio County, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Map of Crystal City
    1953 Crystal City
    1953 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties was a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands along the Nueces River or locate heritage sites in Asherton, Big Wells, and Batesville.

  2. 1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 San Antonio
    1964 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive military air bases and the rising Canyon Reservoir. Trace family ties through historic rail towns like D'Hanis and Castroville or explore the Cold War footprint of Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Crystal City, 1976 Print
    1955 Crystal City
    1976 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching and oil country come into focus in the mid-fifties as the rail lines and rivers connect growing hubs. Researchers can trace the development of energy fields like Washburn Oil Field or locate historic settlements from Asherton to Three Rivers.

  4. 1956 Map of Woodward
    1956 Map of Woodward
    1956 Woodward
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century ranching and rail life dominate the South Texas borderlands where four counties meet. Genealogists and historians can trace family holdings like Vesper Ranch or El Cid Ranch and locate the rail stop at Woodward.

  5. 1956 Map of Divot
    1956 Map of Divot
    1956 Divot
    1956 Print · USGS
    Ranching life on the Frio County line during the mid-twentieth century centers on scattered homesteads and vital river crossings. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Higdon Ranch and Rogers Ranch or trace early water infrastructure at Division Tank.

  6. 1956 Map of Hindes
    1956 Map of Hindes
    1956 Hindes
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Frio and La Salle county lines. Family history researchers can trace local landmarks like the Arnold School, Schoerp & Spettel Ranch, and rail stops at Prince Siding and Zella Siding.

  7. 1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 San Antonio
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's expanding post-war military and transportation footprint. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early residential boundaries of Alamo Heights or locate rural landmarks like St Hedwig and Medina Lake.

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