1954 Map of Texarkana

About this map

Texarkana straddles the border of Texas and Arkansas during a period of mid-century expansion, serving as a critical rail junction for the Texas and Pacific, St Louis Southwestern, Missouri Pacific, and Kansas City Southern railroads. This survey illustrates a densely developed urban core with specialized educational institutions such as Sacred Heart Academy, Dunbar High Sch, and Texarkana Junior College. Outside the city limits, the landscape transitions into a mix of small settlements like Nash and Wake Village alongside industrial features including a Gravel Pit and a Strip Mine (Gravel). The southern reaches are defined by the Federal Correctional Institution and the rural community of Eylau, while the eastern terrain is shaped by the winding McKinney Bayou. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous churches and burial sites, including Hillcrest Cemetery, Woodlawn Cem, and State Line Cem.