1950s Maps of Rusk County, Texas

Explore 6 historic maps of Rusk 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 Rusk County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Rusk County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Rusk County, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Palestine
    1964 Print · USGS
    East Texas was defined by its deep pine forests and burgeoning energy sector in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through settlements like Tennessee Colony and Pollok or explore the early footprints of the Cayuga Oil Field and Davy Crockett National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Tyler
    1956 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a powerhouse of oil production and rail transport during the mid-fifties, centered on the sprawling East Texas Oil Field. Researchers can trace the heritage of industrial hubs like Kilgore, military sites such as the Longhorn Ordnance Works, and many rural landmarks like Mount Enterprise.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Palestine
    1957 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of deep pine forests and winding river valleys before the era of massive reservoir construction. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail industries through labels for the Missouri Pacific RR, Davy Crockett National Forest, and Nacogdoches.

  4. 1958 Map of Timpson, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Timpson, 1959 Print
    1958 Timpson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Shelby and Nacogdoches counties appear here during the late fifties, defined by a landscape of small timber-and-oil settlements and diverging rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Todd Spring Ch, Huber Sch, and Lake Timpson.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Darco, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Darco, 1960 Print
    1958 Darco
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sabine River bottomlands of East Texas are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by gas fields and lignite mining. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Rosenwald Vocational and Agriculture Sch, Harris Chapel, and the historical Boards Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Tatum, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Tatum, 1960 Print
    1958 Tatum
    1960 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the late fifties is captured here as the industrial reach of Longview meets the rural landscapes of Rusk and Harrison counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities at Lake Cherokee, Sweet Home Ch, and the Tatum Gas Field.
    4 unique versions available

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