1950s Maps of Walker County, Texas

Explore 6 historic maps of Walker 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 Walker County'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.
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Start exploring Walker County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Walker County, TX maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1959 Map of Moore Grove, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Moore Grove, 1960 Print
    1959 Moore Grove
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Piney Woods of Walker County are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of timber management and remote ranching. Trace old timber routes along the Old Railroad Grade or find family landmarks like Union Hill Cem and the Old Folks Home.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of San Jacinto, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of San Jacinto, 1960 Print
    1959 San Jacinto
    1960 Print · USGS
    The piney woods of Montgomery and Walker Counties are shown here during the late fifties as the Sam Houston National Forest defined the region's character. Genealogists and local historians can locate early community hubs like Parris Chapel, Union Grove Ch, and the Lee Cem.
    4 unique versions available

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