1959 Map of Carrollton

About this map

Elm Fork Trinity River snakes through this North Texas landscape, defining the boundaries and industrial character of a region in transition. The map captures the extensive Gravel Pits concentrated along the river's path, fueling the post-war construction boom that reshaped Dallas and its northern neighbors. A dense network of rail lines, including the Missouri Kansas Texas RR and the St Louis Southwestern RR, intersects at Carrollton, marking it as a vital transportation hub. To the west, the creation of North Lake and the development of Coppell contrast with the established rural character of Bethel. Local landmarks such as Trinity Mills and the Forest Lawn Cem provide critical touchpoints for genealogists, while the presence of Gribble and Oldham reflects the smaller communities eventually enveloped by the expanding urban footprints of Farmers Branch and Irving.