1954 Map of Texarkana

About this map

The border city of Texarkana serves as a critical railroad junction in this mid-century survey, where the Texas and Pacific, Missouri Pacific, and Kansas City Southern lines converge. The urban footprint is marked by a concentration of educational and religious institutions, including Sacred Heart Academy, the Texarkana Junior College campus, and Booker T Washington High School. To the west, Wake Village and Nash represent the burgeoning suburban expansion of the 1950s, while the southern reaches are dominated by the sprawling grounds of the Federal Correctional Institution. The landscape is etched by local waterways like Nix Creek and McKinney Bayou, with recreational sites such as Spring Lake Park and the Texarkana Country Club providing green space amidst the industrial and rail infrastructure. Genealogical interests are well-served by the presence of numerous burial sites, including Hillcrest Cemetery, Woodlawn Cemetery, and Calvary Cemetery.