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1950s Maps of McLennan County, Texas

Explore 29 historic maps of McLennan 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 McLennan 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.
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Start exploring McLennan County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

McLennan County, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Gatesville, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Gatesville, 1953 Print
    1950 Gatesville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coryell County is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing the growing overlap between civilian life and the military footprint at North Fort Hood. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Mound Cem, Leon Junction Sch, and the long-established State Reform School.
  4. 1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
    1954 Waco
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas during the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by the expansion of Fort Hood Military Reservation and the Brazos river system. Trace the rail lines and early airfields like James Connally Air Force Base and settlements like Temple or McGregor.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Map of Waco
    1955 Waco
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas at the peak of the Cold War reveals a landscape defined by military expansion and major water projects. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Hood, the waters of Lake Waco, and regional hubs like Temple or Mexia.
  10. 1955 Map of Coryell, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Coryell, 1956 Print
    1955 Coryell
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching country comes into focus in the mid-1950s where three counties meet along the Middle Bosque River. Researchers can trace old family sites near Osage Sch, find the Sadler Cem, or locate the Prairie Chapel Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Mosheim, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mosheim, 1957 Print
    1956 Mosheim
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Bosque and McLennan county line comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing a rural landscape shaped by the Bosque River and central Texas rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the Terrell Cemetery, Searsville Ch, and the small settlement of Mosheim.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Penelope, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Penelope, 1957 Print
    1956 Penelope
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Blackland Prairie of Hill and McLennan Counties was deeply tied to the Missouri Pacific railroad in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural burial sites like the Czech National Cem, Tabola Cem, and George Newton Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Axtell, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Axtell, 1957 Print
    1956 Axtell
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century McLennan and Hill counties appear here at a busy rail-and-creek intersection just before significant modernization. Genealogists can trace rural family roots at TK Cem or Shead Cem, and follow the St Louis Southwestern rail line through Axtell.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of West, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of West, 1957 Print
    1956 West
    1957 Print · USGS
    West and the McLennan-Hill county line are captured here in the mid-1950s at a peak of rail and road connectivity. Researchers can trace family roots at National Cem or locate community hubs like the St Martins Sch and the local Rodeo Stadium.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Mosheim, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mosheim, 1957 Print
    1956 Mosheim
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Texas rural life in the mid-fifties is captured here across the Bosque, Coryell, and McLennan county lines. Genealogists can trace legacy sites from the Norway Mill to numerous local landmarks like Lanes Chapel and the Crossroad Store.
  28. 1956 Map of Mart, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mart, 1958 Print
    1956 Mart
    1958 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in McLennan County thrived in the mid-1950s as the town of Mart sat at the busy intersection of the Missouri Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace rural school locations like Anderson Sch and family burial sites at Evergreen Cem and Mart Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Aquilla
    1957 Map of Aquilla
    1957 Aquilla
    1957 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Hill and McLennan counties come into focus during the late 1950s as a landscape of creekside farms and rail-side towns. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Stotts Chapel Ch, Patten Lake, and the town of Aquilla.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Crawford
    1957 Map of Crawford
    1957 Crawford
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the McLennan County countryside during the late 1950s, the town of Crawford thrived as a rail and ranching center. Researchers can trace family roots at Patton Ch or explore the river-driven landscape near Sycamore Hole and the Middle Bosque River.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Speegleville
    1957 Map of Speegleville
    1957 Speegleville
    1957 Print · USGS
    McLennan County's river valleys and early oil industry are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the region's rural character was beginning to shift. Researchers can trace family landmarks like Evergreen Cem and Shiloh Ch, or explore the footprint of the South Bosque Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Prairie Hill
    1957 Map of Prairie Hill
    1957 Prairie Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Limestone County in the late fifties remains a landscape of quiet creek-side communities and aviation history. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Mt Antioch Cem or locate the site of the Prairie Hill Air Force Auxiliary Airfield.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Bruceville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Bruceville, 1958 Print
    1957 Bruceville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Falls and McLennan County line in the late fifties shows a rural landscape shaped by the Missouri Kansas Texas rail line. Genealogists can trace family names through Beulah Cem, Mooreville Cem, and the Cottonwood Sch (Aband).
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Gholson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gholson, 1958 Print
    1957 Gholson
    1958 Print · USGS
    McLennan County in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by the Brazos River and the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like Gholson Cemetery, Wesley Chapel, and the Gholson School.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Lorena, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Lorena, 1958 Print
    1957 Lorena
    1958 Print · USGS
    The community of Lorena and the developing outskirts of Robinson are captured in the mid-1950s as a new highway network begins to reshape the McLennan County landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the St Louis Southwestern railroad or locate family landmarks like Lawson Cem and Bledsoe Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Otto, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Otto, 1958 Print
    1957 Otto
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural settlement of Otto and the surrounding Falls County countryside are captured here in the late fifties as family farms relied on the MISSOURI PACIFIC rail line. Researchers can locate many local landmarks including Metina Cem and the Corner Sch (Aband).
  55. 1957 Map of Waco West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Waco West, 1958 Print
    1957 Waco West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Waco expands toward the shores of the Bosque River as new suburban developments begin to ring the city. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like the Methodist Home and the Heart O' Texas Fairground.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Elm Mott, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Elm Mott, 1958 Print
    1957 Elm Mott
    1958 Print · USGS
    McLennan County during the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of military aviation and railroad junctions. Researchers can trace the layout of the James Connally Air Force Base or locate local landmarks like Lindert Hall and Gerald Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Riesel, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Riesel, 1958 Print
    1957 Riesel
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Texas farmland in the 1950s is captured here, centered on the rail-aligned town of Riesel. Trace the locations of rural schoolhouses and cemeteries like Sunset Sch, Hebron Cem, and the Blackland watershed headquarters.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Chilton, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Chilton, 1958 Print
    1957 Chilton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Falls County is captured here in the late fifties as rail lines and river bypasses shaped local life. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Chilton, Satin, and the Little Deer Creek Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of China Springs, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of China Springs, 1958 Print
    1957 China Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Texas farmland meets the winding Brazos River in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by river bends and creek valleys. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Patrick Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and the settlement of Erath.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Valley Mills, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Valley Mills, 1958 Print
    1957 Valley Mills
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Bosque River valley in the late fifties was a landscape of winding waterways and vital rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Thiele Cem, explore the early footprint of Valley Mills, and locate the historic Waco Boys Camp (YMCA).
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Waco East, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Waco East, 1958 Print
    1957 Waco East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Waco and its eastern suburbs are shown here just as the post-war building boom transformed the Brazos River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Baylor University and locate numerous family sites at Restland Cemetery, Miller Memorial Cem, and East Waco.
    3 unique versions available
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