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1950s Maps of Parker County, Texas

Explore 29 historic maps of Parker 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 Parker County'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.
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Start exploring Parker County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Parker County, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Dallas
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the metroplex through landmarks like Hensley Field, Boles Orphan Home, and the Texas & Pacific RR.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Sherman, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Sherman, 1964 Print
    1954 Sherman
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley and North Texas plains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs like Lake Texoma and Lavon Reservoir reshaped the land. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific local landmarks like Courtney P O, Pilot Grove Sch, and New Hope Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1955 Map of Aledo, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Aledo, 1956 Print
    1955 Aledo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Parker and Tarrant Counties are caught just as the postwar era began reshaping the North Texas prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial grounds like McConnell Cem and Underwood Cemetery or follow the Texas and Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Azle, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Azle, 1956 Print
    1955 Azle
    1956 Print · USGS
    As suburban growth reached the shores of Eagle Mountain Lake in the mid-fifties, this area at the Wise and Parker County lines remained a network of rural schools and family chapels. Researchers can find long-standing landmarks like Wesley Chapel, Jaybird Cem, and the old Drive-in Theater.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Cresson, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Cresson, 1956 Print
    1955 Cresson
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rail junction at Cresson and the rising waters of Benbrook Lake define this mid-century Texas landscape. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including Corn Cem, Day-Radcliff Cemetery, and the Wheatland School.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Springtown SE, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Springtown SE, 1969 Print
    1955 Springtown SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Parker and Tarrant counties meet here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape in transition from quiet ranchland to lakefront development. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early family sites like Huff Cem, the Bluff Springs Sch, and the cluster of homes at Castle Hill Estate.
  25. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1958 Map of Sherman, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sherman, 1959 Print
    1958 Sherman
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Texas and Southern Oklahoma were undergoing significant development in the late fifties as the Red River Valley transit networks matured. Researchers can trace historic family-named locations such as Saddler Bend, the grounds of Perrin AFB, and early shoreline developments at Lake Texoma.
  37. 1958 Map of Chapin, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Chapin, 1960 Print
    1958 Chapin
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Parker and Hood County line in the late fifties was a landscape of working ranches and railroad sidings. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Baker Cem, the settlement of Chapin, and the Cresson Ranch among the creeks.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Springtown, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Springtown, 1960 Print
    1958 Springtown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Springtown and the surrounding Parker County countryside are shown here at the height of the mid-century oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Goshen, locate the Historical Monument at Veal Station, or find burials in the Bill Clark Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Lake Weatherford, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lake Weatherford, 1960 Print
    1959 Lake Weatherford
    1960 Print · USGS
    Parker County in the late fifties shows a rural landscape adapting to new water resources like the recently filled Lake Weatherford. Trace the old community sites of Dicey and Punkin Center, and locate family burial grounds like Bethel Cem and Simmons Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1959 Map of Tin Top, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Tin Top, 1960 Print
    1959 Tin Top
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River loop defines this Parker and Hood County landscape in the late fifties, where rural life focused on tight-knit river valley communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Haring Cem, New Prospect Ch, and the settlement of Tin Top.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1959 Map of Weatherford North, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Weatherford North, 1960 Print
    1959 Weatherford North
    1960 Print · USGS
    The city of Weatherford and the surrounding Parker County ranch lands are shown in detail during the late fifties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of Zion Hill Ch, the historic Weatherford College campus, and the Greenwood Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Dennis
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley in Parker and Hood Counties was a landscape of river crossings and family ranchlands in the late 1950s. Genealogists can trace rural life through Holder Cem and Buckner Cem, or locate river fords like Maxwell Crossing.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 1959 Map of Brock, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Brock, 1960 Print
    1959 Brock
    1960 Print · USGS
    Parker County in the late fifties was a landscape of creek-side settlements and emerging energy production. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Fairview Cem and Barnett Cem or follow the route of the World War II Veterans Highway.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of Garner, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Garner, 1960 Print
    1959 Garner
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, this part of Parker County was a crossroads of the Texas and Pacific and Northwestern railroads. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Author Cem, rural congregations like Newberry Ch, and the small settlement at Garner.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1959 Map of Adell, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Adell, 1960 Print
    1959 Adell
    1960 Print · USGS
    Parker County's rural landscape at the end of the fifties reveals a network of small communities and family-named landmarks. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Adell and Advance or locate rural churches like Bethesda Ch and Lone Star Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 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
  70. 1959 Map of Poolville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Poolville, 1960 Print
    1959 Poolville
    1960 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties was a landscape of rural community and emerging energy production across the Parker and Wise County line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Erwin Cem, early oil and gas infrastructure in the Toto Gas Field, and the historic townsite of Poolville.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Dennis, 1960 Print
    1959 Dennis
    1960 Print · USGS
    Parker and Hood Counties are shown in the late fifties as the Brazos River meanders through a landscape of historic crossings and valley settlements. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous sites like Tin Top Sch, Center Mill, and the Bethel Cem.
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