1900s (20th Century) Maps of Rockwall County, Texas

1. 1912 Map of Rockwall

   

   1912 Rockwall

   1912 Print · USGS

   Texas blackland prairie and river bottoms are captured here in the years before the landscape was transformed by suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate family homesites near rural landmarks like Lewis Store, Wards Chapel, and the Elm Grove School.

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4. 1919 Map of Royse City

   

   1919 Royse City

   1919 Print · USGS

   The agricultural heart of Northeast Texas is captured here just after the Great War, as the Blackland Prairie was crisscrossed by essential rail lines. Trace the locations of early rural landmarks like Locust Grove School, the Randle Ranch, and the vanished stop at Rockwall Station.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1959 Map of Mesquite, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Mesquite

    1960 Print · USGS

    Mesquite and Sunnyvale are documented during a period of rapid suburbanization as residential grids began to meet rural bottomlands. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Macedonia Ch, Tripp, and the Florence Black Sch.

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16. 1959 Map of Rowlett, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Rowlett

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Rowlett and Garland area of North Texas is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape before its rapid suburban transformation. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Watson Sch, McShan Cem, and the settlement of Dalrock.

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19. 1959 Map of Garland, 1963 Print

    

    1959 Garland

    1963 Print · USGS

    Eastern Dallas County is captured in the late fifties as small towns begin to merge into a growing suburban landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots at Blewett Cem and see the early footprints of Richardson, Sunnyvale, and the White Rock Airport.

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22. 1962 Map of Terrell North, 1966 Print

    

    1962 Terrell North

    1966 Print · USGS

    Kaufman County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of small farming communities and the steady growth of Terrell. Trace historical footprints at Chisholm and Colquitt, or follow the Texas and Pacific Railroad line.

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25. 1963 Map of Forney North, 1966 Print

    

    1963 Forney North

    1966 Print · USGS

    Kaufman and Rockwall Counties are captured here in the early sixties as rural farm life met new infrastructure. You can trace family roots at Chisholm Cem, locate the Mt Rose Ch, or follow the Texas and Pacific rail line through Forney.

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28. 1963 Map of Rockwall, 1966 Print

    

    1963 Rockwall

    1966 Print · USGS

    Rockwall and the surrounding Blackland Prairie terrain are captured here in the early sixties as the region transitioned toward modern development. Researchers can trace family sites near Mt Zion Cem, the old Fate depot area, and the tracks of the Texas and Pacific Railroad.

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31. 1963 Map of Royse City, 1966 Print

    

    1963 Royse City

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Blackland Prairies of Rockwall and Collin counties are seen here in the early sixties as rural life began to meet modern infrastructure. Genealogists can trace early family sites like Zollner Ranch or locate burials at Blackland Cem and the village Cemetery near Royse City.

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34. 1986 Map of Dallas

    

    1986 Dallas

    1986 Print · USGS

    The North Texas metropolitan landscape comes into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth expands toward the eastern reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Oak Cliff Cem, rail corridors of the Texas & Pacific RR, and landmarks such as Southern Methodist University.

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37. 1995 Map of Rowlett, 2002 Print

    

    1995 Rowlett

    2002 Print · USGS

    Rowlett and the surrounding lakefront communities are shown in a period of rapid growth during the mid-nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Pleasant Valley Cem and Liberty Grove alongside the developing shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.

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40. 1995 Map of Mesquite, 2002 Print

    

    1995 Mesquite

    2002 Print · USGS

    Mesquite and Garland expand toward the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard during the mid-nineties as suburban development meets older rural settlements. Researchers can trace the evolution of local landmarks from Rose Hill Church to the Long Creek Cemetery and Town East Mall.

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43. 1995 Map of Rockwall, 2002 Print

    

    1995 Rockwall

    2002 Print · USGS

    Rockwall County witnessed significant suburban expansion toward the end of the century as it oriented itself around the reservoir. Researchers can trace land development and historic family sites like Mt Zion Cem, Zollner Ranch, and the Old Railroad Grade.

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46. 1995 Map of Forney North, 2002 Print

    

    1995 Forney North

    2002 Print · USGS

    The outskirts of Dallas saw rapid transformation in the mid-nineties as suburban growth pushed into Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. Researchers can trace the heritage of early settlers at Peek Cem, Chisholm Cem, and the historic Mt Rose Ch.

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