Loading map...

1959 Map of Carrollton

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Carrollton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Elm Fork Trinity River winds through this landscape during a period of rapid suburban expansion north of Dallas. The 1959 base data, updated with 1978 aerial revisions, shows the transition from agricultural land and Gravel Pits to organized residential developments. The confluence of several major rail lines, including the Missouri Kansas Texas and the St Louis Southwestern, underscores the area's historical role as a transportation hub for towns like Carrollton and Farmers Branch.

Substantial infrastructure is visible, including the expansive North Lake and local landmarks like Sandy Lake. For those researching local history, the map provides precise locations for community fixtures such as Coppell Sch and Forest Lawn Cem, as well as the sprawling Hackberry Ranch. This document effectively captures the moment when rural outposts like Bethel and Gribble began to merge into the expanding North Texas metropolitan footprint.