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1950s Maps of Hood County, Texas

Explore 11 historic maps of Hood County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Hood County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Hood County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Hood County, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Dallas
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the metroplex through landmarks like Hensley Field, Boles Orphan Home, and the Texas & Pacific RR.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Cresson, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Cresson, 1956 Print
    1955 Cresson
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rail junction at Cresson and the rising waters of Benbrook Lake define this mid-century Texas landscape. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including Corn Cem, Day-Radcliff Cemetery, and the Wheatland School.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.
  13. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.
  16. 1958 Map of Chapin, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Chapin, 1960 Print
    1958 Chapin
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Parker and Hood County line in the late fifties was a landscape of working ranches and railroad sidings. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Baker Cem, the settlement of Chapin, and the Cresson Ranch among the creeks.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Tin Top, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Tin Top, 1960 Print
    1959 Tin Top
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River loop defines this Parker and Hood County landscape in the late fifties, where rural life focused on tight-knit river valley communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Haring Cem, New Prospect Ch, and the settlement of Tin Top.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Dennis
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley in Parker and Hood Counties was a landscape of river crossings and family ranchlands in the late 1950s. Genealogists can trace rural life through Holder Cem and Buckner Cem, or locate river fords like Maxwell Crossing.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Lipan, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lipan, 1960 Print
    1959 Lipan
    1960 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of four Texas counties in the late fifties, this survey captures the rural character and winding river bends of the Brazos valley. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Dobbs Valley Ch, and the remote Progress Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Dennis
    1960 Print · USGS
    Parker and Hood Counties are shown in the late fifties as the Brazos River meanders through a landscape of historic crossings and valley settlements. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous sites like Tin Top Sch, Center Mill, and the Bethel Cem.
  31. 1959 Map of Cresson, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Cresson, 1961 Print
    1959 Cresson
    1961 Print · USGS
    North Texas ranching and rail junctions dominate the landscape in the late fifties as Benbrook Lake takes shape. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote burial grounds like Cresson Cem and Dixon Cem, while rail enthusiasts follow the Texas and Pacific line through Aledo.
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