1950s Maps of Refugio County, Texas

Explore 12 historic maps of Refugio 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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Refugio County, TX maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Tivoli, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Tivoli, 1953 Print
    1952 Tivoli
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie life in Refugio County during the early fifties revolved around the railroad and river systems. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Tivoli and Maudlowe, alongside ranching landmarks like Red Mill Tank and Anaqua Tank.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Bloomington SW, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Bloomington SW, 1953 Print
    1952 Bloomington SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    The lower reaches of the Guadalupe and San Antonio rivers met in the early fifties amidst a growing coastal oil economy. Trace family landmarks like Rudolph Cem or follow the Missouri Pacific railroad as it crosses Cushman Bayou.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Tivoli SE, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Tivoli SE, 1953 Print
    1952 Tivoli SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Blackjack Peninsula and its coastal marshes are captured in the early fifties, shortly after the establishment of the wildlife refuge. Researchers can find old ranching landmarks like Buzzard Windmill and follow the shoreline from Webb Point to Mustang L.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Austwell, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Austwell, 1953 Print
    1952 Austwell
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast near the Refugio and Calhoun county line is captured here in the early fifties, showing a land defined by water and rail. Trace the railhead at Austwell, locate the Austwell Cem, and explore the marshes of Mission Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Tivoli SW, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Tivoli SW, 1953 Print
    1952 Tivoli SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    The coastal prairie of Refugio and Aransas counties is captured here in the early fifties, showcasing the vital water systems of the Texas coast. Researchers can trace historic ranching infrastructure through named sites like Spanish Village, Lucky Windmill, and Lake Burgentine.

  6. 1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Beeville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Texas Coastal Bend in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and vital maritime corridors. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Goliad, locate the Matagorda Lighthouse, and explore the sprawling Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

  7. 1954 Map of Rockport, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Rockport, 1956 Print
    1954 Rockport
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Aransas County coast comes to life in the mid-fifties, showing the growth of Rockport and the expansion of the Fulton Beach Oil Field. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mc Lester Cem and trace the early layout of the Aransas County Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Woodsboro, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Woodsboro, 1956 Print
    1954 Woodsboro
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the booming oil industry and traditional cotton farming. Researchers can trace the layout of Woodsboro and Sinton, or locate rural landmarks like St Bernard Cem, the Baldwin Cotton Gin, and Roche Ranch.

  9. 1954 Map of Vidaurri, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Vidaurri, 1956 Print
    1954 Vidaurri
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas ranching and petroleum industry collide in the mid-fifties as massive oil fields expanded across Refugio County. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Welder Ranch, Lambert Ranch, and the settlements of Vidaurri and Greta.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Sinton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Sinton, 1956 Print
    1954 Sinton
    1956 Print · USGS
    San Patricio County at the height of the mid-century oil boom is centered on the rail junction at Sinton. You can trace energy and transport history through the Plymouth Oil Camp, Papalote Cem, and the Sinton Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Refugio, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Refugio, 1956 Print
    1954 Refugio
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this portion of the Texas Coastal Bend was a landscape defined by the growing energy sector and deep-rooted ranching traditions. Researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure including Blanconia, the Refugio Oil Field, and McQuill Cem.

  12. 1956 Map of Beeville
    1956 Map of Beeville
    1956 Beeville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas and the brush country interior are shown in the mid-fifties, from the coastal bays to the inland oil fields. Trace the old rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate the historic Matagorda Lighthouse and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

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