1959 Map of Euless

About this map

The West Fork Trinity River snakes through this mid-century landscape between Tarrant and Dallas counties, a period when rural Texas roots met rapid aviation and suburban growth. The sprawling Greater Southwest International Airport dominates the central terrain, complete with its Terminal Control Tower, while the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike (Toll Road) anchors the southern edge. Despite this modernization, local history remains anchored in family landmarks like Bear Creek Cem and Ford Cem. Small educational outposts such as Haley Sch and the West Fork School stand near the river's edge, while neighborhood settlements like Euless, Bedford, and Estelle begin to expand beyond their traditional boundaries. This survey documents the specific moment when these quiet communities and riverside gravel pits began their transformation into a major metropolitan corridor.