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1959 Map of Grapevine

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Grapevine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Grapevine Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this 1959 survey, its winding shoreline cutting through the border of Tarrant and Denton counties. The town of Grapevine sits at a geographic crossroads, where the St Louis Southwestern railroad meets several local loops and regional routes. This era captures the area just before the massive suburban expansion of the late 20th century, showing a landscape still defined by agricultural landmarks and small-town infrastructure.

Rural life is evidenced by the County Sch and Minters Chapel, while the presence of the Drive-in Theater and multiple Radio Towers—including those for Radio Stations (WFAA & WBAP)—points to the growing mid-century influence of the nearby Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Creeks such as Bear Creek and Hackberry Creek drain the southern plains, dotted with family-named features like the Parker Memorial Cem and Mud Springs.