Old Maps of Grand Prairie, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Grand Prairie with 35 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Grand Prairie has changed over the decades.


Grand Prairie, TX maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Map of Dallas
    1891 Dallas
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Dallas area during the late nineteenth century was a rapidly growing rail hub still defined by its river crossings and rural outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the metroplex through early landmarks like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haughts Store.

  2. 1891 Map of Cleburne
    1891 Map of Cleburne
    1891 Cleburne
    1891 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late nineteenth century was a land transformed by new iron rails and established river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Cleburne and Hillsboro alongside vanished stops like Port Graham and Files Valley.

  3. 1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Map of Dallas
    1893 Dallas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Dallas was a rising railroad power in the 1890s, when iron rails and river crossings dictated the growth of North Texas. Genealogists can locate vanished landmarks and rural hubs like Oak Cliff, Doddy's Ferry, and Haught's Store before the city's modern sprawl.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Cleburne
    1894 Map of Cleburne
    1894 Cleburne
    1894 Print · USGS
    North Central Texas was a burgeoning rail and cattle hub in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Cleburne and Hillsboro alongside vanished river landings like Fort Graham and Kimball on the Brazos River.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Fort Worth, 1918 Print
    1894 Map of Fort Worth, 1918 Print
    1894 Fort Worth
    1918 Print · USGS
    North Texas at the end of the nineteenth century centers on a burgeoning Fort Worth and its strategic rail junctions. Researchers can locate early township sites like Johnson Station and Birdville or trace the military footprint of Camp Bowie.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1931 Map of Carrollton
    1931 Map of Carrollton
    1931 Carrollton
    1931 Print · USGS
    Carrollton and the Elm Fork valley are captured here in the mid-twenties, when interurban rail and steam lines defined the North Texas corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bethel Ch, Bear Creek Sch, and the rural community at Trinity Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1931 Map of Grapevine
    1931 Map of Grapevine
    1931 Grapevine
    1931 Print · USGS
    Tarrant and Dallas Counties appear in the early thirties as a network of rural settlements and rail-bound transit. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Randalls Mill, the Bedford Bridge, and early school sites including Shady Grove Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 1961 Map of Venus, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Venus, 1963 Print
    1961 Venus
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven growth of the Johnson and Ellis county line is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the junction at Venus. Researchers can trace old family landmarks and infrastructure including Newton Cem, Hopewell Ch, and the Southern Pacific line.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Fort Worth
    1985 Map of Fort Worth
    1985 Fort Worth
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Tarrant County and Parker County emerge from a transition between urban sprawl and rural cattle country. Researchers can trace the expansion of Fort Worth and Arlington alongside older landmarks like Nebo Mtn and Kikapoo Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1985 Map of Cleburne
    1985 Map of Cleburne
    1985 Cleburne
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley and its major mid-century reservoirs dominate this North Central Texas landscape during the 1980s. Local researchers can trace family roots through sites like Mt Carmel Ch, Oak Hill Sch, and the unique river bends near Glen Rose.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Map of Dallas
    1986 Dallas
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Texas metropolitan landscape comes into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth expands toward the eastern reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Oak Cliff Cem, rail corridors of the Texas & Pacific RR, and landmarks such as Southern Methodist University.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1995 Map of Cedar Hill, 2001 Print
    1995 Map of Cedar Hill, 2001 Print
    1995 Cedar Hill
    2001 Print · USGS
    The suburban landscape south of Dallas was undergoing significant growth in the mid-nineties as cities like De Soto and Ovilla expanded. You can trace family roots at the Shiloh Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Mount Lebanon Encampment and Cedarview.

  24. 1995 Map of Duncanville, 2001 Print
    1995 Map of Duncanville, 2001 Print
    1995 Duncanville
    2001 Print · USGS
    Southwest Dallas and Duncanville are shown here during the late twentieth-century suburban boom. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Armstrong Historical Park, the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, and Trees Cem.

  25. 1995 Map of Irving, 2002 Print
    1995 Map of Irving, 2002 Print
    1995 Irving
    2002 Print · USGS
    Irving and West Dallas are shown in the mid-1990s, capturing the area's transition from a rail-and-quarry industrial hub to a dense suburban center. Researchers can trace historic sites like Sowers Cem, the Cistercian Monastery, and the footprint of Texas Stadium.

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