1958 Map of Dallas

About this map

Dallas and its Park Cities neighbors, University Park and Highland Park, are shown during a period of significant urban expansion. The landscape is defined by its complex transportation network, where the industrial presence of the Texas & Pacific RR and Santa Fe RR intersects with a growing system of expressways like the Stemmons Freeway. The map documents the city's civic and educational pillars, from the campus of Southern Methodist University to local landmarks like the Cotton Bowl at Fair Park. To the northwest, Dallas Love Airfield stands as a central hub for the region's aviation. Along the Trinity River, the Dallas Floodway and Trinity River Greenbelt Park reflect the city's ongoing efforts to manage the river's path through the urban core, while historic sites like Greenwood Cemetery and Cochran Chapel provide vital links for genealogical research.