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1950s Maps of Palo Pinto County, Texas

Explore 8 historic maps of Palo Pinto 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.

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Palo Pinto County, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Wichita Falls, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Wichita Falls, 1966 Print
    1954 Wichita Falls
    1966 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Bacon Chapel and the rail-side growth of Seymour and Archer City.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Wichita Falls
    1958 Map of Wichita Falls
    1958 Wichita Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas during the late fifties reveals a landscape defined by the booming petroleum industry and established rail hubs. Researchers can trace the development of Wichita Falls and discover rural landmarks like Barton's Chapel or the Hull-Silk Oil Field.
  10. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.
  13. 1958 Map of Palo Pinto, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Palo Pinto, 1960 Print
    1958 Palo Pinto
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Palo Pinto Mountains and the winding Brazos River are captured here in the late fifties, just as Possum Kingdom Lake was maturing into a regional landmark. Researchers can trace family history at Mc Adams Cem, explore the Floyd Dalton Oil Field, or locate Palo Pinto and Graford.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Mineral Wells, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mineral Wells, 1960 Print
    1959 Mineral Wells
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mineral Wells and the surrounding Palo Pinto ranch lands are captured here during the height of the Cold War helicopter training era. Researchers can trace the massive footprint of Camp Wolters, the winding Brazos River bends, and local landmarks like Staggs Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Lipan, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lipan, 1960 Print
    1959 Lipan
    1960 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of four Texas counties in the late fifties, this survey captures the rural character and winding river bends of the Brazos valley. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Dobbs Valley Ch, and the remote Progress Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Gordon, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Gordon, 1960 Print
    1959 Gordon
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Palo Pinto hills in the late fifties show a landscape defined by the Texas and Pacific railroad and active coal and oil extraction. Local researchers can trace the locations of family burial sites like Thurber Cem and landmarks like Metcalf Gap.
    2 unique versions available
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