1954 Map of Texarkana

About this map

Texarkana dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, its urban core straddling the Texas Arkansas border at a major junction for the Missouri Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads. To the west, the massive Red River Arsenal and the Federal Correctional Institution represent a significant federal and industrial presence that shaped the local economy. The mapping of Texarkana Lake and the Texarkana Dam illustrates the transformation of the Sulphur River basin, showing the controlled inundation areas and numerous sloughs like Gum Ridge Slough and Methvin Slough. Rural life is meticulously documented through local landmarks such as the Bowie County Vocational Sch and dozens of family-named cemeteries and churches, including Moores Chapel and Carpenter Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research in this border region.