1959 Map of Arlington

About this map

Arlington and Grand Prairie expand rapidly across the Tarrant County landscape in the late 1950s, bridging the gap toward Fort Worth. The recently created Lake Arlington dominates the western topography, while the newly constructed Fort Worth-Dallas Turnpike carves a path through the northern reach. This period shows the transition of rural homesteads into established suburbs like Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego. Educational and social institutions are well-represented, including Arlington State College and the Bible Baptist Seminary. Farther south, the environment remains largely agricultural and industrial, marked by Gravel Pits and the convergence of several major railroads including the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific. The southern boundary near Lillian and Britton remains dominated by creek systems like Walnut Creek and Mountain Creek, preserving the layout of older settlements before the intensification of the DFW metroplex.