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1950s Maps of Van Zandt County, Texas

Explore 13 historic maps of Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Van Zandt County, TX maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Dallas, 1963 Print
    1954 Dallas
    1963 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the metroplex through landmarks like Hensley Field, Boles Orphan Home, and the Texas & Pacific RR.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Tyler
    1956 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a powerhouse of oil production and rail transport during the mid-fifties, centered on the sprawling East Texas Oil Field. Researchers can trace the heritage of industrial hubs like Kilgore, military sites such as the Longhorn Ordnance Works, and many rural landmarks like Mount Enterprise.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Quinlan, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Quinlan, 1957 Print
    1956 Quinlan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Texas at the height of the post-war era is depicted here through its network of small crossroads communities and family farms. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Union Valley Sch, the Boys Home (Orphanage), and the Masonic Cem near Quinlan.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Emory, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Emory, 1957 Print
    1956 Emory
    1957 Print · USGS
    Rains County and its neighbors are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the Sabine River valley prepared for the construction of the Iron Bridge Damsite. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small landmarks like Bright Star Ch, Cody Sch, and Parks Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Kemp
    1957 Map of Kemp
    1957 Kemp
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Kaufman and Henderson counties come alive in this early twentieth-century survey of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad corridor. Researchers can trace defunct post offices and local landmarks like Ansley and the remote settlement at Prairieville.
  16. 1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Map of Dallas
    1958 Dallas
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the late fifties shows the dramatic expansion of the Metroplex as it absorbs surrounding farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and locate early lakefront developments at Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth Village.
  19. 1958 Map of Alba, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Alba, 1960 Print
    1958 Alba
    1960 Print · USGS
    Wood County at the close of the fifties reveals a landscape defined by old lignite pits and oil wells. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like McCord Cem and Pilgrim Rest Ch, while historians can follow the Old Railroad Grade through Alba.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Golden, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Golden, 1960 Print
    1959 Golden
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sabine River bottomlands in the late fifties show a landscape of deep wetlands and evolving industry at the junction of three counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Sand Springs Church, the Greenland Ford Cem, and the community of Golden.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Grand Saline, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Grand Saline, 1960 Print
    1959 Grand Saline
    1960 Print · USGS
    Grand Saline and the Sabine River bottomlands are shown in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape shaped by salt mining and rail transport. Researchers can trace rural life through the Morton Mine, Collins Ferry, and community sites like Friendship School.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Van, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Van, 1960 Print
    1959 Van
    1960 Print · USGS
    The community of Van and its surrounding salt-rich terrain are detailed in this late fifties survey of East Texas. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through Marvin Chapel Cem, Pac Cem, and the industry at the large Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1959 Map of Van Lake, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Van Lake, 1960 Print
    1959 Van Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    The oil-rich landscape of East Texas in the late fifties comes alive on this map, showing the rural crossroads and petroleum fields of Smith and Van Zandt counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Dickerson Cem and churches like Union Chapel and Wisdom Temple.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Grand Saline, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Grand Saline, 1961 Print
    1959 Grand Saline
    1961 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the late fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the oil industry and the railroad. Researchers can trace family-named sites and vanished landmarks like Collins Ferry, Van Oil Field, and the Union Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Alba, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Alba, 1961 Print
    1959 Alba
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Texas at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a landscape of oil fields, family cemeteries, and rural rail stops. Genealogists and local historians can locate early sites like Sandifer Sch, Shady Grove, and the Bucks Yandell Cem scattered near the Elm Fork.
    2 unique versions available
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