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Old Maps of McAllen, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of McAllen with 55 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 McAllen has changed over the decades.

McAllen, TX maps

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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. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers McAllen, including Reynosa, Edinburg, and other nearby areas
  16. 1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Mc Allen
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Texas borderlands emerge in the late fifties as a hub of energy production and military activity. Researchers can trace the river economy through Rio Grande City, find the Brewster School, and locate the Moore Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1962 Map of McAllen
    1962 Map of McAllen
    1962 McAllen
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the mid-twentieth century shows a complex landscape of irrigation, oil production, and border commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through riverside towns like Zapata, Roma-Los Saenz, and Hidalgo, or locate landmarks like Santa Elena Ch and Moore Air Force Base.
  22. 1963 Map of Monte Christo, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Monte Christo, 1965 Print
    1963 Monte Christo
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Hidalgo County brushlands in the early 1960s reveal a landscape of energy extraction and military aviation. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of Mission Air Base, the Missouri Pacific railroad, and local landmarks like La Gloria Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Edinburg, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Edinburg, 1965 Print
    1963 Edinburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    Edinburg in the early sixties was a thriving valley hub where irrigation canals and rail lines met amongst the citrus groves. Researchers can trace the layout of Pan American College, the Old Edinburg Cem, and the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1963 Map of Faysvillle, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Faysvillle, 1965 Print
    1963 Faysvillle
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County ranchlands come into focus in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by water management and family outposts. Trace the cattle-country history of Faysville through landmarks like Vela Cem, Guadalupe Ranch, and Lake Edinburg.
  31. 1963 Map of Alton, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Alton, 1965 Print
    1963 Alton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley's citrus groves and energy fields are laid bare in the early sixties near Alton. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Palmhurst and Cantu alongside the industrial infrastructure of the Mission Gas Field and the Missouri Pacific railroad.
  34. 1963 Map of Hidalgo, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hidalgo, 1965 Print
    1963 Hidalgo
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo and the international border come to life in the early sixties as a hub of river commerce and irrigation. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad or locate the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa Toll Bridge and U S Customs office.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1963 Map of Mission, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Mission, 1965 Print
    1963 Mission
    1965 Print · USGS
    The citrus-rich corridor of the Rio Grande Valley comes to life in this early 1960s survey of Hidalgo County. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like La Lomita Mission, Marcell Sch, and the Laurel Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1963 Map of Pharr, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Pharr, 1965 Print
    1963 Pharr
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's urban and industrial corridor is captured in the early sixties as it centers on the growth of McAllen and Pharr. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of landmarks like Miller International Airport, Guadalupe Cem, and the massive Main Floodway.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1983 Map of Mc Allen, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mc Allen, 1984 Print
    1983 Mc Allen
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley is captured here during the early 1980s, showcasing the intense cross-border connectivity and agricultural expansion of the era. Researchers can trace the sprawling irrigation networks around Mc Allen and Mission, or locate landmarks like the Zapata Aircraft Control and Warning Station and Falcon State Park.
  46. 1992 Map of Mc Allen, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Mc Allen, 1993 Print
    1992 Mc Allen
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the early nineties shows a dense network of border settlements and agricultural tracts. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Mc Allen, Mission, and Rio Grande City or locate family sites near the Yturria Oil Field.
  49. 2002 Map of Edinburg, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Edinburg, 2003 Print
    2002 Edinburg
    2003 Print · USGS
    Edinburg and northern McAllen are shown during a period of rapid expansion in the early 2000s, reflecting the region's educational and civic growth. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Old Edinburg Cemetery, the University of Texas Pan American, and the Sacred Heart Sch.
  52. 2002 Map of Mission, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Mission, 2003 Print
    2002 Mission
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands come alive in this early 2000s survey of the Hidalgo County corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites from La Lomita Mission to the Valley Memorial Gardens and the community of Granjeno.
  55. 2002 Map of Alton, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Alton, 2003 Print
    2002 Alton
    2003 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's residential and industrial growth is captured here at the start of the new millennium. Researchers can trace local school districts and energy sites like the Oblate Gas Field, Salinas Sch, and the community of Alton.
  58. 2002 Map of Hidalgo, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Hidalgo, 2003 Print
    2002 Hidalgo
    2003 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo and the border region are captured in the early 2000s, showing the international connection between Texas and Mexico. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the Rio Grande, from the International Bridge to local schools like Salinas Elem Sch.
  61. 2010 Map of Monte Christo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Monte Christo, 2010 Print
    2010 Monte Christo
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers McAllen, including Monte Christo, Hidalgo County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2010 Map of Edinburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Edinburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Edinburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers McAllen, including Edinburg, Pharr, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Mission
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers McAllen, including Mission, Palmview, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of Faysville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Faysville, 2010 Print
    2010 Faysville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers McAllen, including Edinburg, Puerta del Sol Colonia, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of Hidalgo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hidalgo, 2010 Print
    2010 Hidalgo
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers McAllen, including Reynosa, Hidalgo, and other nearby areas
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