1955 Map of Fort Worth

About this map

The Trinity River and its Clear Fork anchor this mid-century look at the rapid urban development of the Tarrant County seat. The landscape is defined by massive institutional footprints, from the academic grounds of Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan College to the sprawling Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Major infrastructure projects are evident in the path of the Dallas-Ft Worth Turnpike and a dense network of railroads including the Texas and Pacific RR and St Louis Southwestern RR. Industrial activity is represented by a Gravel Pit near the river, while the civic character of the era is captured through landmarks like the Will Rogers Memorial and the Federal Correctional Institution. Residential growth is visible in neighborhoods such as Brooklyn Heights and Morningside, showing the city's southward expansion toward Everman.