1950s Maps of Midtown, Houston

Explore 5 historic maps of Midtown 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 Midtown'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 Midtown's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Midtown, Houston 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.

  2. 1955 Map of Park Place, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Park Place, 1957 Print
    1955 Park Place
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Houston expanded rapidly during the mid-fifties as shipping and aviation infrastructure matured. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhood hubs like Park Place, the sprawling Houston International Airport, and dozens of local schools including Yates High Sch.

  3. 1955 Map of Houston Heights, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Houston Heights, 1957 Print
    1955 Houston Heights
    1957 Print · USGS
    Houston and its northern suburbs show rapid growth in the mid-fifties as residential blocks and rail yards expand along the bayous. Genealogists can locate family sites near Houston Heights, Adath Israel Cem, and Smith Sch.

  4. 1955 Map of Settegast, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Settegast, 1957 Print
    1955 Settegast
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Houston transitioned from residential pockets to a massive rail and industrial corridor during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks, including Settegast Yards, Settegast Sch, and Hollywood Cemetery.

  5. 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.
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