Old Maps of Oakland, Texas

Explore 7 old maps of Oakland, spanning from 1943 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Oakland, TX maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Jones Creek
    1943 Map of Jones Creek
    1943 Jones Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County's coastal delta is captured here during the early 1940s as industry and infrastructure began to reshape the marshlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Perry Landing, the Oakland Sch, and the Velasco Cem along the Brazos River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Bay City
    1951 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Texas Gulf Coast comes to life in this survey of the delta region where the Brazos and Colorado Rivers meet the sea. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Freeport or locate family-named spots like Mangun and Hawkinsville.

  3. 1956 Map of Bay City, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Bay City, 1964 Print
    1956 Bay City
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into focus in the mid-1950s, showing the intricate bayous and coastal settlements from Bay City to Freeport. Researchers can trace the legacy of shoreline communities like Sargent, Matagorda Beach, and Hawkinsville before modern coastal changes.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Bay City
    1958 Map of Bay City
    1958 Bay City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing petrochemical plants and intricate wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Bay City or locate old settlements like Hinkle Ferry and Hawkinsville.

  5. 1963 Map of Jones Creek, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Jones Creek, 1966 Print
    1963 Jones Creek
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brazoria County in the early 1960s reveals a landscape of marshy bayous and growing industry between two major rivers. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Velasco Cem, Gulf Prairie Ch, and the Austin Sch near the settlement of Jones Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1974 Map of Bay City, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Bay City, 1978 Print
    1974 Bay City
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of sprawling wetlands and coastal transit hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific or locate early settlements like Wadsworth and Matagorda.

  7. 2022 Map of Jones Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Jones Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Jones Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County’s coastal landscape is captured here between the Brazos and San Bernard rivers during a period of modern industrial and residential growth. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Gulf Prairie Cem - West and Velasco Cem, alongside landmarks like Perry Landing.

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