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1950s Maps of Van, Texas

Explore 4 historic maps of Van 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'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 Van's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Van, TX maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
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