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1959 Map of Garland

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Garland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Garland and Richardson dominate the landscape of Dallas County in the late 1950s, appearing here at a moment of significant suburban expansion. The built-up areas, shaded in red, show the residential grids of Richardson Heights and various school districts beginning to fill the spaces between long-established rail lines. Transport and commerce are defined by the St Louis Southwestern and the Texas and New Orleans railroads, which helped anchor settlements like Buckingham and Naaman.

Beyond the developing city centers, the map preserves the locations of rural community markers such as the Big Springs Ch and Blewett Cem. The natural drainage of Rowlett Creek and Duck Creek carves through the northeastern sections, where several quarries indicate active local industry. Smaller named places like Audelia and Bethard appear alongside the expansive boundaries of Dallas, illustrating the transition from independent rail stops to an interconnected metropolitan area.