1950s Maps of Wood County, Texas

Explore 12 historic maps of Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Wood County, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Texarkana, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Texarkana, 1964 Print
    1953 Texarkana
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Arkansas borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a decade of massive military and hydraulic engineering projects. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks like Old Boston Cem, Siloam Ch, and the vast Red River Arsenal.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Texarkana
    1956 Map of Texarkana
    1956 Texarkana
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Ark-La-Tex borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from a rail-dependent rural economy to a post-war industrial landscape. Researchers can trace the massive Red River Ordnance Depot and find towns like Talco, Bogata, and Naples.

  3. 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. 1958 Map of Arbala, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Arbala, 1960 Print
    1958 Arbala
    1960 Print · USGS
    East Texas rural life in the late fifties is captured here through the quiet settlements and family cemeteries of Rains and Hopkins counties. Genealogists can trace local roots at Arbala, Bonanza, and the Ishmael Cem along the banks of Lake Fork Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1959 Map of Calvary, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Calvary, 1960 Print
    1959 Calvary
    1960 Print · USGS
    Wood County at the close of the 1950s reveals a landscape of oil production and rural community life. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Pleasant Ridge Cem, the settlement at Calvary, and an Old Railroad Grade.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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 Yantis, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Yantis, 1960 Print
    1959 Yantis
    1960 Print · USGS
    East Texas ranching and timber lands meet the burgeoning energy sector in the late fifties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Sandifer Sch, Yantis Cem, and the rural community at Seymore.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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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