Old Maps of Tyler, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 24 historic maps of Tyler. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Tyler, TX maps

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  1. 1938 Map of Winona
    1938 Map of Winona
    1938 Winona
    1938 Print · USGS
    Smith County during the late thirties was a landscape of close-knit rural communities and a burgeoning highway system. Family historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses and churches like the Maggie Murphy Sch and White Chapel, alongside the St Louis Southwestern Line railroad.

  2. 1943 Map of Winona
    1943 Map of Winona
    1943 Winona
    1943 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Smith County is captured here just before the mid-century, showing a vibrant network of community schools and churches. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Seastrunk Cem, Maggie Murphy Sch, and the St Louis Southwestern rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Bullard, 1960 Print
    1946 Map of Bullard, 1960 Print
    1946 Bullard
    1960 Print · USGS
    East Texas rail and river life converge in the 1940s as the St Louis Southwestern tracks link rural farming hubs. Trace local family history through numerous landmarks like Larissa Cem, the Kickapoo Monument, and Mount Selman.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Bullard
    1948 Map of Bullard
    1948 Bullard
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Cherokee and southern Smith counties are captured here in the late forties, showcasing a network of rural schools and rail-fed towns. Genealogists can trace family sites at Larissa Cem, Mount Comfort Ch, and the high ground of Kickapoo Mtn.

  5. 1948 Map of Tyler, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Tyler, 1964 Print
    1948 Tyler
    1964 Print · USGS
    Smith County and the growing city of Tyler are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of rail-driven commerce and established rural communities. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Camp Ford, Pounds Field, and Texas College.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Tyler
    1949 Map of Tyler
    1949 Tyler
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Smith County is captured here at a peak of rail and aviation development, centered on the growing hub of Tyler. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous country churches and schools like Lanes Chapel and Young Hill Sch, alongside the sprawling grounds of Camp Ford.

  7. 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

  8. 1966 Map of Chandler, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Chandler, 1967 Print
    1966 Chandler
    1967 Print · USGS
    Chandler and the surrounding East Texas countryside are shown in the mid-sixties during the development of Lake Palestine. Researchers can trace old family roots at Macedonia Cem and Sevenleague Cem or locate former community centers like Dixie Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1966 Map of Tyler North, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Tyler North, 1969 Print
    1966 Tyler North
    1969 Print · USGS
    The northern environs of Tyler during the mid-1960s show a mix of rural oil production and suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Shamburger Cem or Old Butler Cem and trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of Mount Sylvan, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Mount Sylvan, 1969 Print
    1966 Mount Sylvan
    1969 Print · USGS
    The rural communities of Smith County are frozen in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of oil wells, creek-fed farms, and country churches. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sitton Cem, Dixie Sch, and the settlements of Mount Sylvan and New Harmony.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Bascom, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Bascom, 1969 Print
    1966 Bascom
    1969 Print · USGS
    Smith County is shown here in the late sixties as the region's water and oil infrastructure matured southeast of Tyler. Family historians can trace rural roots through Emmanuel Cem, Bascom Ch, and the grounds of the Texas State Quail Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1966 Map of Winona, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Winona, 1969 Print
    1966 Winona
    1969 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Smith County is captured during a period of institutional growth along the St Louis Southwestern rail line. Genealogists can trace family names at McDougle Cem, Ingram Cem, and the East Texas Tuberculosis Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1966 Map of Tyler South, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Tyler South, 1970 Print
    1966 Tyler South
    1970 Print · USGS
    Tyler was experiencing a surge of post-war growth in the sixties, visible here through its expanding neighborhoods and civic institutions. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots across a high concentration of cemeteries including Oakwood Cem and St Louis Cem, or locate landmarks like Caldwell Zoo and Tyler Jr College.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1973 Map of Bullard, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Bullard, 1977 Print
    1973 Bullard
    1977 Print · USGS
    The ST LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN rail line cuts through the heart of East Texas in the early seventies, connecting rural communities across Smith and Cherokee counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Barron Cem, Rather Cem, and the community of Flint.

  15. 1984 Map of Tyler
    1984 Map of Tyler
    1984 Tyler
    1984 Print · USGS
    East Texas at the peak of its reservoir-building era shows a landscape defined by new lakes and established rail corridors. Trace the path of the St Louis Southwestern RR or locate industrial sites like the Longhorn Ordnance Works.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Tyler
    1985 Map of Tyler
    1985 Tyler
    1985 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-eighties centers on the growth of Tyler and the expansive waters of Lake Palestine. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Henry's Chapel and Browning Cem alongside the routes of the Southern Pacific RR.

  17. 1991 Map of Tyler
    1991 Map of Tyler
    1991 Tyler
    1991 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the early nineties centered on the expansion of Tyler and the recreational draw of Lake Palestine. Researchers can trace the layout of smaller communities like Ben Wheeler, Frankston, and Troup as they existed before modern suburban growth.

  18. 2022 Map of Tyler South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tyler South, 2022 Print
    2022 Tyler South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The heart of Smith County comes into focus in this modern era survey of Tyler and its surrounding neighborhoods. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from the Smith County Courthouse to historic grounds like Oakwood Cem and Rose Hill Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Winona, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Winona, 2022 Print
    2022 Winona
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northeast Smith County is shown in detail during the early 2020s, centered on the growing corridor between TYLER and Winona. Family researchers can locate many local burial sites, including Marsh Cem, McDougal Cem, and Pleasant Grove Cem.

  20. 2022 Map of Tyler North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tyler North, 2022 Print
    2022 Tyler North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Rose Capital and its surrounding pinelands are captured in this recent survey. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds, including Hopewell Valley Cem and Jones Valley Mims Cem, alongside the waters of Hitts Lake.

  21. 2022 Map of Mount Sylvan, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mount Sylvan, 2022 Print
    2022 Mount Sylvan
    2022 Print · USGS
    Smith County in the 2020s shows a landscape of established rural communities and evolving infrastructure north of Tyler. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds, including Spring Creek Cem and Hill Cem, while tracing local landmarks like Walk-Air Airport and House Lake.

  22. 2022 Map of Bullard, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bullard, 2022 Print
    2022 Bullard
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural-to-suburban transition south of Tyler is captured here in detail during the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate dozens of burial sites including Lee Springs Cem, Faith Mission Memorial Park Cem, and Douglas Cem.

  23. 2022 Map of Chandler, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Chandler, 2022 Print
    2022 Chandler
    2022 Print · USGS
    The confluence of three East Texas counties comes alive in this study of the modern Neches River valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local sites like Chandler Memorial Cem, Galilee Cem, and the rural Seven League Cem.

  24. 2022 Map of Bascom, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bascom, 2022 Print
    2022 Bascom
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Smith County in the early 2020s shows a landscape of growing communities and numerous historic burial sites. Genealogists and local historians can locate Bascom Cem, Saint Violet Cem, and the campus of the University of Texas at Tyler near the shores of Lake Tyler.

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