1950s Maps of Waco, Texas
Explore 10 historic maps of Waco 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 Waco'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.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Waco's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Waco, TX maps
(10)- 1954 Map of Waco, 1964 Print
1954 Waco1964 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1955 Map of Waco
1955 Waco1955 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1957 Map of Speegleville
1957 Speegleville1957 Print · USGSMcLennan 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 - 1957 Map of Gholson, 1958 Print
1957 Gholson1958 Print · USGSMcLennan 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 - 1957 Map of Lorena, 1958 Print
1957 Lorena1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Waco West, 1958 Print
1957 Waco West1958 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1957 Map of Elm Mott, 1958 Print
1957 Elm Mott1958 Print · USGSMcLennan 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 - 1957 Map of China Springs, 1958 Print
1957 China Springs1958 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1957 Map of Waco East, 1958 Print
1957 Waco East1958 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1957 Map of Robinson, 1958 Print
1957 Robinson1958 Print · USGSNear the banks of the Brazos River in the late 1950s, this area shows a landscape defined by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Rosenthal High Sch, Mt Zion Ch, and Mt Olive Cem.4 unique versions available
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