Old Maps of Vidor, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Vidor with 26 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Vidor has changed over the decades.


Vidor, TX maps

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  1. 1926 Map of Terry
    1926 Map of Terry
    1926 Terry
    1926 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orange County was a hub of energy and rail transit in the mid-twenties, centered on the Neches River wetlands. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Southern Pacific tracks and the Mansfield Gulf Ferry Road.

  2. 1926 Map of Lakeview
    1926 Map of Lakeview
    1926 Lakeview
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Neches River lowlands are captured here in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape defined by marshy sloughs and emerging industry. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Williamson Church or trace old routes to Colliers Ferry.

  3. 1926 Map of Vidor
    1926 Map of Vidor
    1926 Vidor
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Neches River basin in the mid-1920s shows a landscape of winding waterways and emerging rail corridors. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Vidor and find rural landmarks like the Magnolia Grove School alongside the Kansas City Southern line.

  4. 1926 Map of Texla
    1926 Map of Texla
    1926 Texla
    1926 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-1920s is defined by its winding waterways and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Kansas City Southern route past the Linscomb Cem and the settlement at Texla.

  5. 1932 Map of Beaumont
    1932 Map of Beaumont
    1932 Beaumont
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Neches River lowlands and the growing settlement of Vidor are captured here during the early thirties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Magnolia Grove Sch, Williamson Ch, and the river crossing at Colliers Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Terry, 1953 Print
    1943 Map of Terry, 1953 Print
    1943 Terry
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas during the war years reveals a landscape of industrial waterways and remote rail outposts along the Orange and Jefferson County line. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Terry and locate historic sites like Wallace Cem and Evergreen Ch.

  7. 1943 Map of Texla, 1953 Print
    1943 Map of Texla, 1953 Print
    1943 Texla
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the intersection of new rail lines and older timber mill roads. Genealogists can locate family sites like Singleton Cem and Linscomb Cem near the banks of Cow Bayou.

  8. 1943 Map of Beaumont East, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Beaumont East, 1960 Print
    1943 Beaumont East
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the midst of the Second World War, the Texas Gulf Coast's industrial heart thrived along the Neches River and its vital shipping channels. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Lamar College, the famous Spindletop Oil Field, and family plots in Anthony Cem.

  9. 1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Lake Charles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the rise of the petrochemical industry and deep-water navigation. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous small-town settlements and oil developments like Nibletts Bluff, the Lockport Oil Field, and Starks.

  10. 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Lake Charles
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southwest Louisiana in the mid-fifties is defined by its massive petroleum industry and its complex network of bayous and rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of the Sulphur Mines Oil Field or locate historic settlements like Longville and De Quincy.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Beaumont
    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.

  13. 1957 Map of Texla, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Texla, 1958 Print
    1957 Texla
    1958 Print · USGS
    Orange County's transition from timber and rail to mid-century residential growth is captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Singleton Cem and the Log Cabin Tabernacle near the old Texla townsite.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Orangefield, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Orangefield, 1958 Print
    1957 Orangefield
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas at the peak of the mid-century oil boom is detailed here, showing the intricate intersection of rail lines and bayous. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Linscomb Cem, Winfree Ch, and the settlement of Mauriceville.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Terry, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Terry, 1958 Print
    1957 Terry
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into focus in the 1950s as a landscape of marshy bayous, rail-side hamlets, and rising oil industry. Researchers can trace family history through numerous small burial grounds like Thomas Cem or locate the old landing at Bessie Heights near the Neches River.
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1960 Map of Pine Forest, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Pine Forest, 1962 Print
    1960 Pine Forest
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas near the Neches River was undergoing significant industrial and suburban growth in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history at Williamson Cem or locate early landmarks like Colliers Ferry (Site) and Vidor.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1960 Map of Beaumont East, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Beaumont East, 1962 Print
    1960 Beaumont East
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Beaumont area in the early sixties thrived as an industrial powerhouse defined by the petroleum industry and the winding Neches River. Researchers can trace the layout of the iconic Spindletop Oil Field, locate Hebert High Sch, and explore the rail networks of the Southern Pacific.
    6 unique versions available

  18. 1984 Map of Beaumont
    1984 Map of Beaumont
    1984 Beaumont
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the late seventies and early eighties shows a landscape of expanding reservoirs and deep timber industry. Researchers can trace the development of the Sam Houston National Forest or locate regional landmarks like Grabbs Prairie and the Wynne State Prison Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1986 Map of Beaumont
    1986 Map of Beaumont
    1986 Beaumont
    1986 Print · USGS
    The East Texas piney woods and coastal prairies are captured here in the mid-eighties, a period of established energy production and conservation. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Oil and Gas Field near Daisetta and Batson, or locate family sites at Graveyard Hill Cem.

  20. 1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Lake Charles
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana-Texas borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the industrial growth of the Lake Charles region and its rail-linked satellite towns. Trace the evolution of coastal settlements and family landmarks from Sulphur to the Highland Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1993 Map of Pine Forest
    1993 Map of Pine Forest
    1993 Pine Forest
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Neches River bottomlands and the growth of Vidor define this Southeast Texas landscape in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the layout of Restlawn Memorial Park (Cem), old crossings like Lawson Crossing, and the wild edges of the Big Thicket National Preserve.

  22. 1994 Map of Beaumont East
    1994 Map of Beaumont East
    1994 Beaumont East
    1994 Print · USGS
    Mid-nineties Beaumont and the Neches River are defined by the legacy of the petroleum industry and rapid urban expansion. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and industrial sites from the Spindletop Oil Field to Lamar University and the Magnolia Cemetery.

  23. 2022 Map of Terry, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Terry, 2022 Print
    2022 Terry
    2022 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas marshlands and growing bayou communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Kishi Colony Cem and Granger Cem along the banks of Cow Bayou.

  24. 2022 Map of Beaumont East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Beaumont East, 2022 Print
    2022 Beaumont East
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the modern industrial heart of Southeast Texas, this 2022 survey captures the intersection of the Neches River and the legendary oil history of Spindletop Hill. Researchers can trace the layout of Beaumont neighborhoods, find family plots in Evergreen Cem, and locate Lamar University near the riverfront.

  25. 2022 Map of Pine Forest, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Pine Forest, 2022 Print
    2022 Pine Forest
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Orange County community of Pine Forest and northern Vidor are shown here amidst the protected wetlands of the twenty-first century. Researchers can locate Williamson Cem, trace the course of the Wiess Canal, and explore the banks of the Neches River.

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