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Old Maps of Hidalgo County, Texas

Explore 287 old maps of Hidalgo County, spanning from 1914 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1914 Map of San Juan
    1914 Map of San Juan
    1914 San Juan
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley is captured here just before the First World War, showing the early rail-driven growth of McAllen, Pharr, and San Juan. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from old river-side life along the Military Road to the irrigation-based settlements at Ebenezer and Valley View Plantation.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1916 Map of San Juan
    1916 Map of San Juan
    1916 San Juan
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley underwent a dramatic transformation in the mid-1910s as rail and irrigation reshaped the border. Trace the early growth of Mc Allen and Pharr or follow the historic Military Road as it winds past the Valley View Plantation.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1922 Map of La Sal Vieja
    1922 Map of La Sal Vieja
    1922 La Sal Vieja
    1922 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Texas ranchlands appear here in the early twenties, centered on the salt lakes and the railroad. Genealogists can trace family outposts like San Juan Ranch and Andres Ranch or follow the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1923 Map of Armstrong
    1923 Map of Armstrong
    1923 Armstrong
    1923 Print · USGS
    South Texas cattle country in the early twenties is defined by isolated ranching outposts and the vital rail corridor. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Armstrong and Norias or locate remote landmarks like Lorita Ranch and Chaparrazo Well.
  13. 1929 Map of Santa Rosa
    1929 Map of Santa Rosa
    1929 Santa Rosa
    1929 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Texas is captured here in the late twenties as the rail-driven agricultural boom reshaped the Rio Grande Valley. Researchers can trace family estates like Santa Rita Ranch or locate the Asadon Cem near the Southern Pacific RR tracks.
  16. 1929 Map of Santa Maria
    1929 Map of Santa Maria
    1929 Santa Maria
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the late twenties was a hub of river-driven irrigation and ranching. Researchers can trace the layout of early pumping plants and traditional settlements like Santa Maria, Bluetown, and the remote Galveston Ranch along the river's edge.
  19. 1929 Map of La Feria
    1929 Map of La Feria
    1929 La Feria
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley near the Hidalgo and Cameron County line is captured in the late twenties as a thriving rail and agricultural corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots near La Feria, Bixby, and rural schools like Wilson Sch.
  22. 1933 Map of Santa Rosa
    1933 Map of Santa Rosa
    1933 Santa Rosa
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley landscape comes into focus in the early thirties as irrigation and flood control reshape the coastal plain. Researchers can trace the footprints of family estates like Santa Rita Ranch and the vital paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1936 Map of La Feria
    1936 Map of La Feria
    1936 La Feria
    1936 Print · USGS
    The lower Rio Grande Valley comes to life in this mid-1930s survey of the irrigated farmlands and rail towns of Cameron County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early streets and family farms near La Feria, Bixby, and the Wilson Sch country school site.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1936 Map of Santa Maria
    1936 Map of Santa Maria
    1936 Santa Maria
    1936 Print · USGS
    Lower Rio Grande Valley ranching and early irrigation systems are preserved in this pre-war survey of Cameron County. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts and infrastructure like Gloria Ranch, Bluetown, and the Santa Maria Pumping Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1939 Map of Linn, 1958 Print
    1939 Map of Linn, 1958 Print
    1939 Linn
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching culture and early transport networks define this pre-war survey of the Hidalgo County backcountry. Researchers can trace historic family-named properties like Delmita Ranch, the site of the Laguna Seca School, and the salt lake at La Sal Del Rey.
  34. 1939 Map of La Reforma, 1959 Print
    1939 Map of La Reforma, 1959 Print
    1939 La Reforma
    1959 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of South Texas comes alive in the late 1930s, showing the intersection of cattle territory and the budding oil industry. Genealogists can trace family holdings and local landmarks like the Sam Lane School, Arkansas City, and La Reforma.
  37. 1939 Map of Encantada, 1959 Print
    1939 Map of Encantada, 1959 Print
    1939 Encantada
    1959 Print · USGS
    Brooks and Starr counties are shown in the late 1930s as a landscape of established cattle ranches and emerging oil fields. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks such as Guerra, Encantada Ranch, and La Particion Ranch.
  40. 1940 Map of Monte Christo
    1940 Map of Monte Christo
    1940 Monte Christo
    1940 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County ranching and irrigation systems are shown here in the 1930s and 40s as a structured agricultural grid takes shape. Researchers can trace family homesteads like Tanquecillas Ranch or locate the site of the Wimobasis Club and early railroad stops on the St L B & M Ry.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Mc Allen, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Mc Allen, 1954 Print
    1949 Mc Allen
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley at mid-century reveals a bustling international corridor of citrus groves, rail lines, and growing border towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific RR through McAllen or locate rural landmarks like the Santa Fe School and Arkansas City.
  46. 1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Brownsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranchlands and the Lower Rio Grande Valley are captured here in the early fifties as the region's irrigation and shipping networks expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like Tecolote Ranch or follow the route of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico rail line through Sebastian and Yturria.
  49. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Hidalgo County, including Reynosa, McAllen, and other nearby areas
  52. 1956 Map of Garcias
    1956 Map of Garcias
    1956 Garcias
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands of South Texas are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the regional ranching economy flourished. Researchers can trace ancestral family lands like the Stephen Garcia Ranch or locate vanished sites including the Brick Yard and La Grulla Sta.
  55. 1956 Map of Los Ebanos
    1956 Map of Los Ebanos
    1956 Los Ebanos
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands of South Texas are captured here as they appeared between the world wars. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Antonio de la Banco and early river settlements including Los Ebanos and Havana.
  58. 1956 Map of Julian, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Julian, 1957 Print
    1956 Julian
    1957 Print · USGS
    The remote ranchlands of Kenedy and Brooks County are captured here in the mid-1950s, highlighting a landscape defined by industrial water management and oil exploration. Researchers can trace the network of private roads connecting Julian (Recycling Sta) and Chaparrosa Camp to numerous named sites like Candelaria Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Andrea Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Andrea Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Andrea Ranch
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kenedy and Hidalgo counties were defined by remote cattle ranching and deep-water wells in the mid-1950s. Trace the livestock infrastructure of the era through the Andrea Ranch, Stillman Loading Pens, and many named water sources like Finegan Artesian Well.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of La Sal Vieja, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of La Sal Vieja, 1958 Print
    1956 La Sal Vieja
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Texas brush country at the edge of the Rio Grande Valley was a landscape of remote cattle ranches and emerging energy fields in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the heritage of local ranching through named sites like La Sal Vieja Ranch and a network of water sources including San Leonardo Windmill and the Stillman Windmill.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Santa Rosa, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Santa Rosa, 1958 Print
    1956 Santa Rosa
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley's irrigation and rail network are captured here in the mid-1950s as agriculture reshaped the Cameron County landscape. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like San Rafael Cem and follow the path of the North Floodway.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1956 Map of Raymondville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Raymondville, 1958 Print
    1956 Raymondville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Raymondville and Lyford are captured during the mid-century transition from ranching to a mix of irrigated farming and oil production. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Northward Sch, the Fox Airport, and La Piedad Cementerio Numero Dos.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1956 Map of La Feria, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of La Feria, 1959 Print
    1956 La Feria
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley comes alive in the mid-fifties as an intricate web of canals and rail lines connects La Feria and Santa Rosa. Researchers can trace local heritage through the San Francisco Cemeteries and family-named landmarks along the Arroyo Colorado.
    2 unique versions available
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