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1950s Maps of Abilene, Texas

Explore 10 historic maps of Abilene 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 Abilene'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.
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Start exploring Abilene's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Abilene, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Abilene, 1966 Print
    1954 Abilene
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Big Country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as petroleum and new water projects reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the Butterfield Trail, find the Fort Phantom Hill Ruins, and locate numerous small communities along the Texas & Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Hawley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Jones and Taylor Counties are captured in the late fifties during a period of significant petroleum expansion and rural settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Hawley, Anson, and the Cosden Refinery, or locate old landmarks like the Hodges Sch.
  7. 1957 Map of Kirby Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Kirby Lake, 1958 Print
    1957 Kirby Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Abilene was expanding toward the eastern oil fields and southern ranch lands in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family names at the Potosi Cem and Eula Cem, or locate earlier rural landmarks like the Denton Sch (Aban'd) and Potosi Sch (Aban'd).
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Abilene West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Abilene West, 1958 Print
    1957 Abilene West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Post-war expansion in West Texas is captured here as the city reaches toward the newly established Dyess Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the development of McMurry College, locate the Tye Cem, and see the early layout of Crescent Heights.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Abilene East, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Abilene East, 1958 Print
    1957 Abilene East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Abilene emerges as a flourishing West Texas educational and medical center in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the footprints of Hardin-Simmons University, the old Airport (Aban'd), and the grounds of the West Texas Fairground.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Nugent, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Nugent, 1958 Print
    1957 Nugent
    1958 Print · USGS
    The West Texas ranchlands and oil fields of Jones and Taylor counties are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hamby, the Fort Phantom Hill ruins, and family landmarks like the Davis Ranch.
  19. 1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hawley, 1958 Print
    1957 Hawley
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching and petroleum interests converge in the late 1950s along the winding Clear Fork Brazos River. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial footprint of the Cosden Refinery and the Hawley Oil Field alongside the Old Anson Road.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Hamby, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hamby, 1958 Print
    1957 Hamby
    1958 Print · USGS
    The West Texas plains northeast of Abilene are captured here in the late fifties as water infrastructure transformed the landscape. Trace the shores of Lake Fort Phantom Hill and find local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the community of Hamby.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Buffalo Gap, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Buffalo Gap, 1958 Print
    1957 Buffalo Gap
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Abilene and the surrounding Taylor County landscape are captured here as the city expanded westward toward the new military installations. Local historians can trace family roots through the Buffalo Gap Cem, the campus of McMurry College, and the rail stops of the Abilene and Southern.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Map of Abilene
    1958 Abilene
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas comes alive in this survey of the Abilene and Stephenville region during a period of steady oil expansion and military growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Texas & Pacific RR through historic towns, locate the Fort Griffin Ruins, and find smaller settlements like Desdemona and Lueders.
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