Old Maps of Trinity County, Texas

Explore 170 old maps of Trinity County, spanning from 1949 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Trinity County, TX maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Keltys, 1977 Print
    1949 Map of Keltys, 1977 Print
    1949 Keltys
    1977 Print · USGS
    Angelina County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by timber-era railroads and rural community hubs. Researchers can trace family roots at Largent Cem or explore the development of Keltys and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Keltys
    1950 Map of Keltys
    1950 Keltys
    1950 Print · USGS
    Angelina County saw significant growth in the early post-war years as the rail lines connected rural timberlands and towns. Genealogists can trace family names at Wallace Cem, Hudson Sch, and New Hope Ch.

  3. 1950 Map of Centralia, 1977 Print
    1950 Map of Centralia, 1977 Print
    1950 Centralia
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Piney Woods of Trinity and Houston Counties are revealed here at mid-century as a landscape defined by timber and tight-knit rural communities. You can trace the Logging Railroad networks and find family landmarks like Rice Cem, Nogalus, and Old Ivy Ch.

  4. 1951 Map of Kennard
    1951 Map of Kennard
    1951 Kennard
    1951 Print · USGS
    Deep in the East Texas piney woods in the early fifties, this area shows the intersection of the Davy Crockett National Forest and local timber life. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Antioch Cem, Nogalus Lookout Tower, and rural congregations including Mt Olive Ch.

  5. 1951 Map of Wells
    1951 Map of Wells
    1951 Wells
    1951 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at mid-century shows a landscape shaped by timber and rail as the Piney Woods met the Neches River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Simpson Cem, the rural center of Redtown, and the St Louis Southwestern Railroad line.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Wells SW
    1951 Map of Wells SW
    1951 Wells SW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Deep East Texas timberlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Neches River bottomlands at the edge of the Davy Crockett National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace old transit lines like the Old Logging Railroad Grade or locate rural landmarks such as Raville Siding and Vair.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Centralia
    1951 Map of Centralia
    1951 Centralia
    1951 Print · USGS
    East Texas timber country comes alive in the early fifties, showing the intersections of the Davy Crockett National Forest and local homesteads. Researchers can locate remote community hubs like Nogalus, Old Ivy Ch, and the defunct Logging Railroad Grade.

  8. 1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Palestine, 1964 Print
    1953 Palestine
    1964 Print · USGS
    East Texas was defined by its deep pine forests and burgeoning energy sector in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through settlements like Tennessee Colony and Pollok or explore the early footprints of the Cayuga Oil Field and Davy Crockett National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Beaumont, 1964 Print
    1954 Beaumont
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of massive national forests, emerging reservoirs, and a booming oil economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural settlements like Dallardsville and Village Mills or locate early drilling sites at Sour Lake Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of New Willard, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of New Willard, 1957 Print
    1955 New Willard
    1957 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the height of the 1950s reveals a landscape of East Texas timber towns and essential rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like Bold Springs Ch, Seven Oaks, and the Leggett-Alexander Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Beaumont
    1957 Map of Beaumont
    1957 Beaumont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is defined by the timber-rich lands between the Trinity River and Beaumont. Trace the history of the Alabama and Coushatti Indian Reservation or locate early campus sites like Prairie View College.

  12. 1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Map of Palestine
    1957 Palestine
    1957 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of deep pine forests and winding river valleys before the era of massive reservoir construction. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail industries through labels for the Missouri Pacific RR, Davy Crockett National Forest, and Nacogdoches.

  13. 1960 Map of Colita, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Colita, 1961 Print
    1960 Colita
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Trinity and Polk county line comes alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Kickapoo Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bethel Cem and rural gathering places like Colita Ch and Bethel Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1960 Map of Trinity West, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Trinity West, 1962 Print
    1960 Trinity West
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Trinity River bottomlands south of the town of Trinity come into focus in the early 1960s as a landscape of railroads and institutional farms. Researchers can trace the path of the Waco Beaumont Trinity and Sabine rail line or locate the grounds of the Smither Prison Farm and Mt Olive Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1960 Map of Trinity East, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Trinity East, 1962 Print
    1960 Trinity East
    1962 Print · USGS
    The community of Trinity and its riverfront surroundings are captured in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of rail and river life. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific line or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Skaines Lake and the settlement of Sebastopol.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1960 Map of Carlisle, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Carlisle, 1962 Print
    1960 Carlisle
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Trinity River valley at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape of small churches, family cemeteries, and old transit corridors. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Patricks Ferry site, the Pointblank School, and family landmarks like Darby Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1961 Map of Staley, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Staley, 1962 Print
    1961 Staley
    1962 Print · USGS
    Deep in the Piney Woods of the early sixties, this survey shows the rugged creek drainages and forest boundaries along the San Jacinto and Walker county lines. Trace family history through local landmarks like Gospel Hill Sch, Staley (Embryfield), and Community Relief Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1961 Map of Riverside, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Riverside, 1962 Print
    1961 Riverside
    1962 Print · USGS
    Eastern Walker County in the early sixties is characterized by small rural communities and the presence of the Sam Houston State Teachers College. Trace family roots at Dodge Cem or locate the old Riverside Jr High Sch and Holmes Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1962 Map of Lovelady South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lovelady South, 1964 Print
    1962 Lovelady South
    1964 Print · USGS
    The woodlands of East Texas are captured here in the early 1960s as a landscape of timber, oil, and rail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Prairie Pt Cem, White Rock Ch, and the workings of the Trinity Oil Field.

  20. 1962 Map of Glendale, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Glendale, 1964 Print
    1962 Glendale
    1964 Print · USGS
    Deep in East Texas during the early sixties, this area shows the rural life of Trinity and Houston Counties. Genealogists can trace family names at Holly Cem, Thompson Sch, and Zion Hill Ch, or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Glendale.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1963 Map of Crecy, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Crecy, 1964 Print
    1963 Crecy
    1964 Print · USGS
    Deep in the Piney Woods during the early sixties, this area shows the enduring footprints of timber and rural life. Trace family roots at McLain Cem or follow the Old Railroad Grade through the Davy Crockett National Forest.

  22. 1963 Map of Groveton West, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Groveton West, 1964 Print
    1963 Groveton West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Trinity County timber country comes into focus in the early sixties as the national forest boundary meets the growing outskirts of Groveton. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate old family burial sites like Ellis Prairie Cem and Boontown Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1963 Map of Pennington, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Pennington, 1964 Print
    1963 Pennington
    1964 Print · USGS
    Pennington and the surrounding Piney Woods are captured in the early sixties as rural life centered on the local timberlands and country churches. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Pennington Cem and Possum Walk Cem or trace the old paths near Friendship.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Groveton East, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Groveton East, 1964 Print
    1963 Groveton East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Trinity County's timber country is captured here in the early sixties, showing the transition from old logging ways to modern forest management. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sumpter Cem or trace rural church sites such as Mt Olive Ch and New Hope Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1963 Map of Fodice, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Fodice, 1965 Print
    1963 Fodice
    1965 Print · USGS
    The piney woods and crossroads of East Texas appear in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by timber and agriculture. Trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Fodice Cem, White Rock Ch, and the settlement of Shady Grove.
    2 unique versions available

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