1954 Map of Waco

About this map

Waco and its surrounding central Texas counties appear here during a period of significant mid-century infrastructure growth and military expansion. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Brazos River and the North Bosque River, with the recently developed Waco Lake and Lake Whitney altering the river valleys. To the west, the massive Fort Hood Military Reservation dominates the terrain near Killeen, while the Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant reflects the era's industrial footprint.