1950s Maps of Mills County, Texas

Explore 16 historic maps of Mills 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 Mills County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Mills County, TX maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Zephyr
    1950 Map of Zephyr
    1950 Zephyr
    1950 Print · USGS
    Brownwood and the surrounding central Texas countryside are shown at a pivotal mid-century moment as the military and rail industries shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate the sprawling Camp Bowie Military Reservation, find local burial sites like Indian Creek Cemetery, and trace the path of the Santa Fe railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Mullin
    1950 Map of Mullin
    1950 Mullin
    1950 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Mills and Brown counties come into focus at the mid-century, centered on the rail hub of Mullin. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural institutions like Williams Ranch, Rock Springs Cem, and the Villa Siding railroad stop.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Richland Springs
    1950 Map of Richland Springs
    1950 Richland Springs
    1950 Print · USGS
    Richland Springs and the surrounding San Saba ranch lands are captured here at mid-century, just as the regional rail and river network reached its mature form. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Varga Chapel, Old Algerita Cemetery, and China Creek School.

  4. 1950 Map of Goldthwaite
    1950 Map of Goldthwaite
    1950 Goldthwaite
    1950 Print · USGS
    Goldthwaite and the surrounding ranchlands of Mills County are shown here at mid-century, following the winding meanders of the Colorado River. Researchers can locate several rural schools and churches like Flat Rock School and Lower Valley Church, or trace the path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.

  5. 1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Brownwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Brownwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the early fifties shows a landscape of rail-linked cattle towns and winding river valleys before modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and vanished rail stops like Trickham, Santa Anna, and the Brady Mountains.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pottsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Pottsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County ranching and rural life are preserved here in the mid-1950s, showing the landscape before modern consolidation. Researchers can trace family sites like the Cottage Hill Cem, locate the Indian Cave, or find the now-abandoned McGirk Sch.

  7. 1956 Map of Caradan, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Caradan, 1957 Print
    1956 Caradan
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands between Mills and Hamilton counties come to life in this mid-fifties survey of the Lampasas River valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Pecan Wells Cem, Bethel Ch, and the site of the Midway Sch (Aband).

  8. 1956 Map of Pecan Wells, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pecan Wells, 1957 Print
    1956 Pecan Wells
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton and Mills Counties were characterized by quiet ranching life and scattered settlements in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace family history through several burial grounds like Cottage Hill Cem and identify the location of the McGirk Sch (Aband).

  9. 1956 Map of Indian Gap, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Indian Gap, 1957 Print
    1956 Indian Gap
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County ranching and early energy development meet in the mid-fifties near the settlement of Indian Gap. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Spivey-Baxter Cemetery, the Land School, and the St Johns Cem.

  10. 1959 Map of Star, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Star, 1960 Print
    1959 Star
    1960 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Mills, Hamilton, and Lampasas counties come into focus in the late fifties as a landscape of rural ranching and rugged gaps. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Hurst Ranch Cem or locate the settlements of Star and Moline.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Antelope Gap, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Antelope Gap, 1960 Print
    1959 Antelope Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mills and Lampasas county line area comes into focus in the late 1950s, highlighting the rural rail-stop network of Central Texas. Researchers can trace the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe corridor through settlements like Antelope Gap, Scallorn, and Lee Gap.

  12. 1959 Map of Wolf Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Wolf Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Wolf Ridge
    1960 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the San Saba and Colorado Rivers in the late 1950s reveals a quiet landscape of ranching and rail. Researchers can trace the path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad or find local sites like Colony Ch and Robinson Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Center City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Center City, 1960 Print
    1959 Center City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Texas ranching country in the late fifties centers on the small community of Center City. Family historians and researchers can locate the Center City Cem and trace seasonal watercourses like Bee Creek and Buckhorn Br.

  14. 1959 Map of Castle Peak, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Castle Peak, 1960 Print
    1959 Castle Peak
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lampasas and Mills County line comes alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape of high ridges and deep creek valleys. Genealogists and hunters can locate the Oneal Cem and trace old routes through Waggoner Gap and Chalk Gap.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Star, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Star, 1961 Print
    1959 Star
    1961 Print · USGS
    Texas ranching country at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape of high gaps and winding creek hollows. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Pleasant Grove Ch & Cem or locate rural sites like Scallorn and Moline.

  16. 1959 Map of San Saba, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of San Saba, 1962 Print
    1959 San Saba
    1962 Print · USGS
    San Saba sits at the heart of this Texas Hill Country landscape during the late fifties, where the river meets a network of ranching roads. Researchers can trace family lines through Pecan Grove Cem and Terry Cem or locate the old High Valley Sch.

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