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1960s Maps of Wise County, Texas

Explore 20 historic maps of Wise County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Wise County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Wise County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Wise County, TX maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Bridgeport West, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bridgeport West, 1961 Print
    1960 Bridgeport West
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wise County's landscape in the early sixties is dominated by the sprawling shoreline of Lake Bridgeport and the rail activity in Bridgeport. Researchers can locate historic burial sites like the Oldtown Cem and Mexican Cem or trace rural landmarks like the Pleasant Valley Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Bridgeport East, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bridgeport East, 1961 Print
    1960 Bridgeport East
    1961 Print · USGS
    The West Fork Trinity River valley in the early sixties was a landscape of industrial energy and deep-rooted rural life. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line between Paradise and Bridgeport, while locating local landmarks like Cuba Church and Paradise Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Decatur, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Decatur, 1961 Print
    1960 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Decatur and the surrounding Wise County countryside are captured in the early sixties as the modern highway system begins to take shape. Researchers can locate the grounds of Decatur College, rural landmarks like New Salem Ch, and the old siding at Herman.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Boyd, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Boyd, 1961 Print
    1960 Boyd
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wise County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the town of Boyd. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family-named burial sites like Arkansas Cem and Stoker Cem, or trace the winding West Fork Trinity River.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Gibtown, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Gibtown, 1961 Print
    1960 Gibtown
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Jack, Wise, and Parker counties appear here in the early 1960s as a landscape of cattle ranching and emerging oil production. Trace family roots at Ebenezer Cem and Gibtown, or follow the path of the Old RR Grade near Rock Hollow.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Cottondale, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Cottondale, 1961 Print
    1960 Cottondale
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wise County in the early sixties reveals a landscape shaped by emerging energy fields and older rail corridors. Researchers can locate vanished points like Draco (Site) and Lucky Ridge (Site) alongside Annas Chapel and its cemetery.
  19. 1960 Map of Bluett, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bluett, 1961 Print
    1960 Bluett
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Texas ranching and farming lands are captured here in the early sixties along the Wise-Denton county line. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Corinth Ch and the small settlement of Bluett near the waters of Morris Branch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Wizard Wells, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Wizard Wells, 1961 Print
    1960 Wizard Wells
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Jacksboro area in the early sixties is defined here by the rising waters of Lake Bridgeport and a thriving energy industry. Researchers can find Wizard Wells Cem, trace the Rock Island and Pacific line, and locate dozens of early gas wells.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Rhome, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Rhome, 1961 Print
    1960 Rhome
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wise County cattle country and rail junctions are documented here at the start of the sixties. You can trace the path of the FORT WORTH AND DENVER through Rhome or locate family sites like Fairview Ch and Aurora Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Boonsville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Boonsville, 1961 Print
    1960 Boonsville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Boonsville gas fields were in full expansion during the early sixties, marking this corner of Wise County with industry. Trace family sites at Gillie Cem and Friendship Cem, or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Balsora.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1961 Map of Pecan Creek, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Pecan Creek, 1963 Print
    1961 Pecan Creek
    1963 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Decatur and the surrounding Wise County countryside are shown here in the early sixties as energy production and rail transport shaped the land. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Oaklawn Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and the old Fort Worth and Denver railroad line.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1961 Map of Selma, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Selma, 1963 Print
    1961 Selma
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of North Texas are captured here in the early sixties as the waters of Lake Amon G Carter reach their modern levels. Researchers can trace family roots at Selma Cem or Crafton Cem and locate industrial landmarks like the Bowie SW Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1961 Map of Alvord, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Alvord, 1963 Print
    1961 Alvord
    1963 Print · USGS
    Alvord and its surrounding Wise County oil fields are captured here in the early sixties as petroleum production and rail transport defined the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, from City Cem and Hopewell Ch to the tracks of the Fort Worth and Denver.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1961 Map of New Harp, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of New Harp, 1963 Print
    1961 New Harp
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Texas hill country where Wise and Montague counties meet is shown in the early sixties as a region of sparse ranching settlements and creek-carved terrain. Genealogists can trace the rural communities surrounding New Harp, including Audubon Ch and the remote Cottonwood Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1961 Map of Slidell, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Slidell, 1963 Print
    1961 Slidell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Slidell and the surrounding North Texas prairie are captured in the early sixties, as the region maintained its traditional agricultural character. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Greenwood Cem and old settlements such as Sycamore and Allison.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1961 Map of Sunset, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Sunset, 1963 Print
    1961 Sunset
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sunset and the surrounding Montague County rangeland are captured here in the early sixties, as new dams reshaped the local watersheds. Genealogists and local historians can locate Carter Lake Chapel, the community of Fruitland, and the industrial site at the Gravel Pit.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1961 Map of Smyrna, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Smyrna, 1963 Print
    1961 Smyrna
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Montague and Wise county line met in the early sixties amidst a landscape of active petroleum extraction and public grasslands. Local historians can trace family ties at Smyrna, the Lake Valley Cem, and churches like Union Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1961 Map of Crafton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Crafton, 1963 Print
    1961 Crafton
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Jack and Wise county line comes alive in the early sixties, showing the rural landscape as Lake Bridgeport met the West Fork Trinity River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at the Thomas Norwood Cem or locate old homesteads near Crafton and Cundiff.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1961 Map of Chico, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Chico, 1964 Print
    1961 Chico
    1964 Print · USGS
    Chico and the surrounding North Texas oil country are seen here in the early sixties, defined by a landscape of petroleum extraction and rail transport. Genealogists and researchers can locate Red Bud Ch, Cumby Cem, and the specialized industrial spurs of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1961 Map of Greenwood, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Greenwood, 1964 Print
    1961 Greenwood
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Wise County in the early sixties is detailed here, showing a network of small settlements and creek-side farms. Genealogists can trace family roots at Beasley Cem and visit the community centers at Greenwood and Dixon Creek Church.
    2 unique versions available
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