Old Maps of Pharr, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Pharr with 28 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 Pharr has changed over the decades.


Pharr, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including Reynosa, McAllen, and other nearby areas

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1962 Map of Las Milpas, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Las Milpas, 1965 Print
    1962 Las Milpas
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of irrigation canals, gas fields, and conservation. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Pharr Memorial Cem, Capota Cem, and the rural Valley View Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 2002 Map of Las Milpas, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Las Milpas, 2003 Print
    2002 Las Milpas
    2003 Print · USGS
    The international border along the Rio Grande was a landscape of wildlife refuges and growing irrigation hubs at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Old Cem and Jackson Cem alongside the complex river bancos of the Rio Grande Bravo.

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

  15. 2010 Map of Las Milpas, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Las Milpas, 2010 Print
    2010 Las Milpas
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including San Juan, Hidalgo, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of Pharr, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pharr, 2010 Print
    2010 Pharr
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including McAllen, Edinburg, and other nearby areas

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

  18. 2013 Map of Pharr, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pharr, 2013 Print
    2013 Pharr
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including McAllen, Edinburg, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Las Milpas, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Las Milpas, 2013 Print
    2013 Las Milpas
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including San Juan, Hidalgo, and other nearby areas

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

  21. 2016 Map of Edinburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Edinburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Edinburg
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including McAllen, Edinburg, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Las Milpas, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Las Milpas, 2016 Print
    2016 Las Milpas
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including San Juan, Hidalgo, and other nearby areas

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

  24. 2019 Map of Las Milpas, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Las Milpas, 2019 Print
    2019 Las Milpas
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Pharr, including San Juan, Hidalgo, and other nearby areas

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

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