1950s Maps of Starr County, Texas

Explore 6 historic maps of Starr 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 Starr 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Starr County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Starr County, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Starr County, including Reynosa, McAllen, and other nearby areas

  2. 1956 Map of Garcias
    1956 Map of Garcias
    1956 Garcias
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands of South Texas are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as the regional ranching economy flourished. Researchers can trace ancestral family lands like the Stephen Garcia Ranch or locate vanished sites including the Brick Yard and La Grulla Sta.

  3. 1956 Map of Los Ebanos
    1956 Map of Los Ebanos
    1956 Los Ebanos
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands of South Texas are captured here as they appeared between the world wars. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Antonio de la Banco and early river settlements including Los Ebanos and Havana.

  4. 1956 Map of Escobares
    1956 Map of Escobares
    1956 Escobares
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Texas borderlands along the Rio Grande appear here during the transition to the mid-century, dominated by historic ranching estates. Researchers can trace family legacies at Escobares Ranch or Villareales and locate the grounds of Fort Ringgold.

  5. 1956 Map of Roma
    1956 Map of Roma
    1956 Roma
    1956 Print · USGS
    Life along the Rio Grande in South Texas comes into focus in this mid-century reprint of late 1920s army surveys. Researchers can trace family-named properties like Ramon Montalvo or locate the historic Los Arrieros Ford and the Old Army Camp near Roma.

  6. 1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Mc Allen
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Texas borderlands emerge in the late fifties as a hub of energy production and military activity. Researchers can trace the river economy through Rio Grande City, find the Brewster School, and locate the Moore Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

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