1950s Maps of Sterling County, Texas

Explore 6 historic maps of Sterling 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 Sterling 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Sterling County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Sterling County, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Big Spring, 1965 Print
    1954 Big Spring
    1965 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing oil towns and vital rail links along the Texas and Pacific RR. Researchers can trace the development of Big Spring, find smaller settlements like Knott and Lomax, or locate landmarks such as Boyds Chapel and Signal Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 San Angelo
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Concho Valley and eastern Permian Basin transition from ranching to a burgeoning oil economy during the mid-twentieth century. Trace the expansion of San Angelo near Goodfellow AFB and locate old crossroads like Stiles, Texon, and Barnhart along the SANTA FE railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 San Angelo
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the late fifties centers on the growing hub of San Angelo and its vital river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Santa Fe railroad to outposts like Fort Chadbourne, Big Lake, and the specialized community of Sanatorium.

  4. 1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Map of Big Spring
    1958 Big Spring
    1958 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil boom was in full swing during the late fifties, transforming the landscape around Howard and Mitchell counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Big Spring and Snyder alongside industrial landmarks like the Kelly-Snyder Oil Field and the Santa Fe rail lines.

  5. 1959 Map of McWhorter Mountain, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of McWhorter Mountain, 1960 Print
    1959 McWhorter Mountain
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mitchell and Sterling County line was a landscape of remote sheep camps and critical water management in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace ranching heritage through dozens of named stock tanks like Old Boatright Tank and the isolated Powell Sheep Camp.

  6. 1959 Map of Dead Indian Mountain, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Dead Indian Mountain, 1960 Print
    1959 Dead Indian Mountain
    1960 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil boom is in full swing at the end of the fifties as petroleum pipelines and wells spread across the Coke County line. Trace family ranching roots and industrial history through landmarks like Perkins Plant, Dead Indian Mountain, and the Old McWhorter Tank.

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