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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
  4. 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.
  7. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as a burgeoning hub of agriculture, oil, and international trade. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico or locate rural landmarks like Tacubaya School and Clay Dusting Service.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Mission
    2010 Print · USGS
    The borderlands south of Mission are defined by the winding Rio Grande and a dense network of irrigation canals in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous named settlements like La Homa and Del Norte Colonia, alongside the La Lomita Historic District.
  43. 2010 Map of Alton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alton, 2010 Print
    2010 Alton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's residential and industrial growth is captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can trace dozens of named settlements and utility sites, including Basham Number 9 Colonia, Mission Gas Field, and Friendly Acres Colonia.
  46. 2010 Map of La Joya, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of La Joya, 2010 Print
    2010 La Joya
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands in the early twenty-first century are defined here by a dense tapestry of colonias and irrigation works. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like San Antonio Cemetery and the many residential settlements like Perezville or La Joya.
  49. 2012 Map of Alton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Alton, 2012 Print
    2012 Alton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's residential and industrial growth is captured in this early 21st-century record of the McAllen area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of Alton and Palmhurst alongside energy sites like the Mission Gas Field.
  52. 2013 Map of La Joya, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of La Joya, 2013 Print
    2013 La Joya
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands in the early twenty-first century reveal a landscape shaped by both the river's path and local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through San Antonio Cem or examine river tracts like King Banco Number 48.
  55. 2013 Map of Mission, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mission, 2013 Print
    2013 Mission
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the early twenty-first century as irrigation canals and historic river districts shape the landscape. Researchers can trace the heritage of La Lomita Historic District and the agricultural roots of La Lomita Farm and Granjeno.
  58. 2016 Map of Alton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Alton, 2016 Print
    2016 Alton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's residential expansion is on full display in this 2010s survey of the Rio Grande Valley. Researchers can trace dozens of named neighborhoods and subdivisions like Corina's Corner Colonia, Palmhurst, and West Sharyland.
  61. 2016 Map of La Joya, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of La Joya, 2016 Print
    2016 La Joya
    2016 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's borderlands are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the winding course of the Rio Grande and the growth of the Rio Grande Valley. Researchers can trace local heritage through the San Antonio Cem, Moore Airpark, and numerous colonias like Colonia Camargo.
  64. 2016 Map of Mission, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mission, 2016 Print
    2016 Mission
    2016 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County south of Mission shows a complex landscape of border colonias and irrigation networks along the Rio Grande. Genealogists and local historians can locate Laurel Hill Cem, Granjeno, and the Temple Emanuel Cem.
  67. 2019 Map of Mission, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mission, 2019 Print
    2019 Mission
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come alive in this 2010s survey of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Mission and McAllen while locating specific sites like the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cem and Granjeno.
  70. 2019 Map of La Joya, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of La Joya, 2019 Print
    2019 La Joya
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape of dense residential growth and historic border routes. Researchers can trace the development of Perezville, La Joya, and numerous colonias, or locate family sites at San Antonio Cem and San Jose Cem.
  73. 2019 Map of Alton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Alton, 2019 Print
    2019 Alton
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley's unique residential expansion is on full display here in the late twenty-tens. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific boundaries of dozens of colonias, including Corina's Corner Colonia, West Sharyland, and Dude Hill Number 1 Colonia.
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