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1950s Maps of Austin, Texas

Explore 10 historic maps of Austin 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 Austin'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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Austin, TX maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Round Rock
    1951 Map of Round Rock
    1951 Round Rock
    1951 Print · USGS
    Williamson County at mid-century reveals a landscape of thriving rural communities and intersecting rail lines before the era of modern suburban expansion. Local researchers can pinpoint family landmarks like Palm Valley Ch, trace the old settlement at Old Round Rock, or locate the Bell Gin.
  4. 1954 Map of Austin East, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Austin East, 1956 Print
    1954 Austin East
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Austin is captured here during a time of significant institutional and residential growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, the Fiskville Cemetery, and old schools like Anderson High Sch.
  7. 1954 Map of Austin West, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Austin West, 1956 Print
    1954 Austin West
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Austin is captured here as the city expanded westward toward the hills and the winding Colorado River. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Mabry, the historic Texas Confederate Home, and the original footprint of Zilker Park near Barton Springs.
  10. 1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Austin, 1964 Print
    1954 Austin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Texas is captured during a period of steady growth as the capital city and its neighboring farm towns began to modernize. Researchers can trace historic rail corridors like the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks such as Bergstrom Air Force Base and Pilot Knob.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Montopolis
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast Travis County shows its rural roots in the mid-fifties as the capital begins to expand toward the Colorado River. Genealogy researchers can locate family landmarks like Moores Crossing, Pilot Knob Sch, and the historic Salem Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Oak Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Oak Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Oak Hill
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southwest of Austin in the mid-fifties, this area shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family farms before the suburban boom. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Oak Hill Cem, the St Elmo Sch (Aband), and the Kenchion settlement.
  19. 1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Montopolis, 1956 Print
    1955 Montopolis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The area southeast of Austin in the mid-fifties reveals a transition from river-bottom farming to active resource extraction. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Assumption Cemetery, the Elroy Oil Field, and rural centers like Moores Crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Austin, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Austin, 1956 Print
    1955 Austin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Austin and its northern Travis County neighbors appear here in the mid-1950s, just as suburban growth began to reach toward the Williamson County line. Researchers can trace historic family locations and vanished institutions like the Travis County Tuberculosis Sanitarium, McNeil, and New Sweden.
  25. 1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Buda, 1960 Print
    1958 Buda
    1960 Print · USGS
    Buda and the southern reaches of Travis and Hays Counties are seen here in the late fifties during a period of steady ranching and early suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ranch lands and historic sites like Science Hall, Goforth, and the Old San Antonio Road.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Lake Travis, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lake Travis, 1960 Print
    1959 Lake Travis
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes are captured here during a period of steady growth and ranching. Genealogists can trace early landmarks and family sites like Pond Springs Cem, the Trading Post near Bee Cave, and Schulze Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
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