1950s Maps of Grand Prairie, Texas

Explore 11 historic maps of Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie'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 Grand Prairie's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Grand Prairie, TX maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1959 Map of Arlington, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Arlington, 1960 Print
    1959 Arlington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Arlington and Grand Prairie were undergoing massive post-war growth when this survey recorded their expanding neighborhoods and industrial hubs. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Arlington State College, the Automobile Assembly Plant, and dozens of local churches like St Maria Goretti.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Euless, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Euless, 1960 Print
    1959 Euless
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Tarrant County is captured here during a period of rapid transit and aviation expansion. Genealogists can find numerous burial sites and rural landmarks like Bear Creek Cem, White Chapel, and the Terminal Control Tower at Amon Carter Field.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Irving, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Irving, 1960 Print
    1959 Irving
    1960 Print · USGS
    Irving was rapidly transforming from a rural Dallas County landscape into a bustling suburban and industrial hub in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the University of Dallas, locate the Sowers Cem, and find the Jap Lee Airstrip.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Cedar Hill, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cedar Hill, 1960 Print
    1959 Cedar Hill
    1960 Print · USGS
    During the late fifties, the Dallas and Ellis county line remained a mix of rural encampments and developing suburbs like Cedar Hill and De Soto. Researchers can trace old family sites at Rhodes Cemetery or find historic community hubs like Shiloh Cemetery and the True Vine Church.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Britton, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Britton, 1960 Print
    1959 Britton
    1960 Print · USGS
    North Texas farm and rail country comes into focus in the late fifties at the junction of Tarrant, Dallas, and Ellis counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Pleasant Valley Cem, St Paul Ch, and the rail junction at Britton.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Duncanville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Duncanville, 1961 Print
    1959 Duncanville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Dallas and Duncanville are captured here during a transitional era of military aviation and early suburban growth. Researchers can trace family sites at Trees Cem, explore the Dallas Naval Air Station, or locate the Camp Wisdom grounds.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Arlington, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Arlington, 1961 Print
    1959 Arlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    Arlington and Mansfield are caught in a moment of post-war transformation as the suburbs of North Texas begin to bloom. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rehoboth Cem, study the footprint of Arlington State College, or locate vanished landmarks like Lucas Airport.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

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