1955 Map of Lake Worth

About this map

Carswell Air Force Base and its massive Aircraft Plant dominate the mid-century landscape west of Fort Worth, representing a period of significant military and industrial expansion. The map details the suburban growth surrounding Lake Worth, including the residential layouts of Lake Worth Village, Sansom Park Village, and White Settlement. This era is characterized by the conversion of lakeside terrain into recreation and utility spaces, evidenced by the State Fish Hatchery, the Fish Cultural Station, and youth retreats like Camp Carter (YMCA) and Camp Leroy Shuman. The winding West Fork Trinity River flows through a series of islands including Greer Islands and Goat Island, while local civic life is anchored by institutions such as Castlebury Sch and Indian Oaks Ch.