1959 Map of Kennedale

About this map

Lake Arlington dominates the western portion of this landscape, its winding shoreline and newly submerged topography defining the transition between Fort Worth and Arlington. The 1950s saw significant suburban expansion in this corridor, evidenced by the emerging residential grids of Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens alongside established rail communities like Handley and Kennedale. The presence of the Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads highlights the enduring industrial backbone of Tarrant County, while the numerous rural institutions, including Bible Baptist Seminary, Masonic Home, and Johnsons Station, provide critical anchor points for genealogists tracking local families.