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Old Maps of Pearland, Texas for Metal Detecting

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Pearland, TX maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Genoa
    1916 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas coastal prairie development is captured here during the First World War era, showing the intersection of early electric rail and county life. Trace the old routes of the Galveston Houston Electric or locate the Friendswood Bridge and Genoa Sta along the Harris County line.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1920 Map of Genoa
    1920 Map of Genoa
    1920 Genoa
    1920 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas at the end of the Great War shows a landscape defined by new airfields and electric transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridor serving Genoa, the initial layout of Ellington Field, and the crossing at Friendswood Bridge.
  7. 1920 Map of Mykawa
    1920 Map of Mykawa
    1920 Mykawa
    1920 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, the Gulf Coast prairie around Mykawa was a landscape of emerging rail stops and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists and historians can trace the early paths of the Houston and Alvin Road and the Minnetex School.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1920 Map of Almeda
    1920 Map of Almeda
    1920 Almeda
    1920 Print · USGS
    Harris County prairie land is captured here during the First World War era, showing a landscape defined by rail and water. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprint of Almeda and the path of the International and Great Northern railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1932 Map of Genoa
    1932 Map of Genoa
    1932 Genoa
    1932 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas coastal prairie life in the early thirties is defined by emerging aviation and rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Genoa or find the early layout of Olcott (Ellington Field) and the Friendswood Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Juliff
    1943 Map of Juliff
    1943 Juliff
    1943 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of prison agriculture and coastal prairie drainage systems. Researchers can locate the Darrington State Farm complex, the Prison Cem, and rural schoolhouses like Mustang Sch and School No 20.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive civil engineering and industrial transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the Houston suburbs and the maritime infrastructure of Galveston Bay, including the Gulf Freeway and the Texas City Dike.
  22. 1955 Map of Friendswood, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Friendswood, 1957 Print
    1955 Friendswood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Texas in the mid-fifties reveals an landscape of emerging aviation and oil production. Trace family landmarks and industrial roots at Ellington Air Force Base, the Friendswood Oil Field, and Whitcomb Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Pearland, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Pearland, 1957 Print
    1955 Pearland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Texas coastal plain near Pearland reveals a landscape of developing suburbs and active petroleum drilling. Trace the growth of Skyscraper Shadows, locate family sites at Dagg Cem, or study the industrial footprint of the Manvel Field.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Almeda, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Almeda, 1957 Print
    1955 Almeda
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, this portion of the Texas coastal plain was a mix of prison farms, oil fields, and rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family names and burial sites at Beth Jacob Cem or Arcola-Fresno Cem and trace the old Missouri Pacific rail corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a powerhouse of oil and maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Houston and its ports, alongside landmarks like the Rice Institute and the Spindletop Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1963 Map of Juliff, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Juliff, 1966 Print
    1963 Juliff
    1966 Print · USGS
    The coastal prairie of Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties in the early sixties shows a landscape defined by petroleum and rail. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Woods Cem and Sandy Point Cem near the Arcola Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Houston
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies shows a sprawling Houston metropolis linked to the sea by the massive Houston Ship Channel. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial landscape from the Astrodome to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1982 Map of Freindswood, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Freindswood, 1983 Print
    1982 Freindswood
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of rapid suburban growth and active energy production. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Wedgewood Village and Forest Bend alongside the Hastings Oil Field and Ellington Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1982 Map of Pearland, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Pearland, 1983 Print
    1982 Pearland
    1983 Print · USGS
    Pearland and the northern Brazoria County border are captured here in the early eighties as suburban growth begins to encircle the local oil fields. Researchers can locate family plots at South Park Cemetery or trace the early runways of Pearland Airport and Skyway Manor Airport.
  46. 1982 Map of Almeda, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Almeda, 1983 Print
    1982 Almeda
    1983 Print · USGS
    The southern reaches of the Houston area were rapidly modernizing in the early eighties as residential growth met established rural settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Almeda and Fresno alongside sites like the Blue Ridge State Prison Farm and Beth Jacob Cem.
  49. 1984 Map of Angleton
    1984 Map of Angleton
    1984 Angleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of salt domes and bayous at the height of its oil-and-river economy. Researchers can trace land use through the Damon Mound Oil Field and the sprawling State Department of Corrections (Retrieve Unit).
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1992 Map of Houston
    1992 Map of Houston
    1992 Houston
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Houston metropolitan area reached its modern sprawl in the early nineties, centered on the Buffalo Bayou and a massive regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of satellite cities like Sugar Land and Pasadena, or locate legacy sites like the Humble Oil Field and the NASA Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.
  55. 1995 Map of Pearland, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Pearland, 1998 Print
    1995 Pearland
    1998 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Brazoria County and the outskirts of Houston are captured here during a mid-nineties period of rapid suburban growth. Researchers can trace the layout of early settlements like Minnetex and Brookside Village alongside several burial grounds including Old Pearland Cem and South Park Cemetery.
  58. 1995 Map of Almeda, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Almeda, 1999 Print
    1995 Almeda
    1999 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Houston and the Fort Bend prairie are shown here during a decade of rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old community landmarks like the Beth Jacob Cem, Mt Corinth Ch, and the rail junction at Arcola.
  61. 1995 Map of Friendswood, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Friendswood, 1999 Print
    1995 Friendswood
    1999 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas industry and suburban growth converge south of Houston in the mid-1990s as oil fields meet new residential subdivisions. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Friendswood and Pearland alongside Whitcomb Cem and the Friendswood Oil Field.
  64. 2022 Map of Almeda, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Almeda, 2022 Print
    2022 Almeda
    2022 Print · USGS
    The southern fringes of the Houston metro area come into focus in the 2020s, showing a landscape shaped by both bayous and beltways. Researchers can trace family history at the Almeda Cem or locate regional landmarks like the Houston/Southwest Airport.
  67. 2022 Map of Juliff, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Juliff, 2022 Print
    2022 Juliff
    2022 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County meets Fort Bend County in the early twenty-first century as suburban expansion reaches historic ranchlands. Researchers can locate several burial sites, including Iowa Colony Cem and Woods Cem, or trace the path of the Old Sugarland Railroad.
  70. 2022 Map of Friendswood, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Friendswood, 2022 Print
    2022 Friendswood
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast suburbs south of Houston were rapidly maturing by the early 2020s, dominated by modern aviation and intricate waterways. Researchers can trace local heritage at the Friendswood Friends Church Cemetery or explore the aviation footprints of Ellington Airport and Polly Ranch Airport.
  73. 2022 Map of Pearland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Pearland, 2022 Print
    2022 Pearland
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Pearland area in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape where historic burial grounds and small airfields meet modern suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate Old Settlers Cem and Southern Memorial Gardens among the newer developments.
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