1950s Maps of Montgomery County, Texas

1. 1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print

   

   1954 Beaumont

   1964 Print · USGS

   Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of massive national forests, emerging reservoirs, and a booming oil economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural settlements like Dallardsville and Village Mills or locate early drilling sites at Sour Lake Oil Field.

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4. 1957 Map of Beaumont

   

   1957 Beaumont

   1957 Print · USGS

   Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is defined by the timber-rich lands between the Trinity River and Beaumont. Trace the history of the Alabama and Coushatti Indian Reservation or locate early campus sites like Prairie View College.

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7. 1958 Map of Conroe, 1959 Print

   

   1958 Conroe

   1959 Print · USGS

   Conroe and the surrounding Montgomery County landscape are caught in a period of significant mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the Conroe Normal and Industrial College, Rosewood Cem, and the extensive Conroe Oil Field.

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10. 1958 Map of Cowl Spur, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Cowl Spur

    1959 Print · USGS

    Montgomery County in the late fifties was a landscape of expanding oil fields and rural rail stops. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Honea and Leonidas or locate family sites at Coplan Chapel Cemetery and Sapp Cem.

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13. 1958 Map of Fostoria, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Fostoria

    1959 Print · USGS

    The timber country of southeast Texas is captured here in the late fifties, centered on the mill town of Fostoria. Researchers can trace old family landmarks and rural life at Pin Oak Cem, Pilgrim Rest Ch, and the logging stops along the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad.

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16. 1958 Map of Lake Paula, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Lake Paula

    1959 Print · USGS

    Montgomery County was a landscape of dense pine forests and active petroleum extraction in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Shepard Cem and Shepard Hill or the workings of the Willis Oil Field.

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19. 1958 Map of Bear Creek, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Bear Creek

    1960 Print · USGS

    San Jacinto County in the late fifties was a landscape of dense woodland and emerging oil fields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oak Grove, Purkerson Cem, and Montague Ch within the Sam Houston National Forest.

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22. 1959 Map of Plum Grove, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Plum Grove

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Texas coastal plains near the Liberty and Montgomery county lines come into focus in the late fifties. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and water sources like Thompson Grass Pond, Sallas Lake, and the high point at Casey Ridge.

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25. 1959 Map of Moore Grove, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Moore Grove

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Piney Woods of Walker County are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of timber management and remote ranching. Trace old timber routes along the Old Railroad Grade or find family landmarks like Union Hill Cem and the Old Folks Home.

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28. 1959 Map of Outlaw Pond, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Outlaw Pond

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Texas at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape defined by petroleum and timber. Trace family ties at Mary Vick Cemetery or locate old community centers like Independent Church and the busy Conroe Oil Field.

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31. 1959 Map of San Jacinto, 1960 Print

    

    1959 San Jacinto

    1960 Print · USGS

    The piney woods of Montgomery and Walker Counties are shown here during the late fifties as the Sam Houston National Forest defined the region's character. Genealogists and local historians can locate early community hubs like Parris Chapel, Union Grove Ch, and the Lee Cem.

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34. 1959 Map of Cut and Shoot, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Cut and Shoot

    1960 Print · USGS

    In the late fifties, Montgomery County was a landscape of deep timber and heavy industry as the oil patch expanded into the national forest. Researchers can trace rural church and school locations like New Bethlehem Ch and Austin Sch alongside the sprawling Conroe Oil Field.

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37. 1959 Map of Montgomery, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Montgomery

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Texas in the late fifties is captured here through the timberlands and rail-dependent settlements of Montgomery County. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations and community sites like Lincoln Sch, China Chapel, and the Montgomery Cem near the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad.

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40. 1959 Map of Conroe NE, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Conroe NE

    1960 Print · USGS

    The timberlands of East Texas are captured here in the late fifties, showing the deep woods of the Sam Houston National Forest. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate rural landmarks like Hickory Grove Cem and China Grove Ch.

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43. 1959 Map of Splendora, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Splendora

    1960 Print · USGS

    East Texas oil production and railroad transit define the Splendora area in the late fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and community hubs like Robinson Cem, Carver Sch, and the vanished tracks of the Old Grade Railroad.

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