1957 Map of White Rock Lake

About this map

White Rock Lake serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, capturing the eastward expansion of Dallas into former agricultural land. The map reveals a landscape in rapid transition, where established rural landmarks like the Buckner Orphans Home and Grove Hill Memorial Park (Cemetery) are increasingly surrounded by the grid of new residential developments such as Reinhardt and Rawlins. Aviation history is well-represented by both White Rock Airport and Garland Airport, reflecting the era's regional infrastructure. Transportation corridors such as the Santa Fe and Texas and New Orleans Railroad intersect with the burgeoning highway network, including the Veterans of World War II Memorial Highway. Numerous neighborhood institutions, from Lakewood Sch to Shiloh Road Ch, anchor these developing communities.