Old Maps of Mission, Texas

Explore 28 old maps of Mission, spanning from 1940 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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Mission, TX maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including Reynosa, McAllen, and other nearby areas

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1963 Map of La Joya, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of La Joya, 1965 Print
    1963 La Joya
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape shaped by river border shifts and a booming petroleum industry. Researchers can trace family sites at San Antonio Cem and follow the old Missouri Pacific line through Penitas and Abram.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2002 Map of La Joya, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of La Joya, 2003 Print
    2002 La Joya
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a complex borderland of irrigation canals and growing riverside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Perezville, old burial grounds such as Sacramento Cem, and numerous school sites.

  13. 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.

  14. 2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Mission
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Palmview, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Alton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alton, 2010 Print
    2010 Alton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Alton, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of La Joya, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of La Joya, 2010 Print
    2010 La Joya
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including Palmview, La Joya, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Alton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alton, 2012 Print
    2012 Alton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Alton, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of La Joya, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of La Joya, 2013 Print
    2013 La Joya
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including Palmview, La Joya, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Mission, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mission, 2013 Print
    2013 Mission
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Palmview, and other nearby areas

  20. 2016 Map of Alton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Alton, 2016 Print
    2016 Alton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Alton, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of La Joya, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of La Joya, 2016 Print
    2016 La Joya
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including Palmview, La Joya, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Mission, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mission, 2016 Print
    2016 Mission
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Palmview, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Mission, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mission, 2019 Print
    2019 Mission
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Palmview, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of La Joya, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of La Joya, 2019 Print
    2019 La Joya
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including Palmview, La Joya, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Alton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Alton, 2019 Print
    2019 Alton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Mission, including McAllen, Alton, and other nearby areas

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