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Old Maps of South Padre Island, Texas

Explore 24 old maps of South Padre Island, spanning from 1929 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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South Padre Island, TX maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Point Isabel
    1929 Map of Point Isabel
    1929 Point Isabel
    1929 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas life in the late twenties centered on the rail-to-sea connection at the tip of the Laguna Madre. Genealogists and historians can trace early infrastructure like the Plank Road on Padre Island and the Rio Grande Valley Railway depot at Point Isabel.
  4. 1930 Map of Padre Island No. 1
    1930 Map of Padre Island No. 1
    1930 Padre Island No. 1
    1930 Print · USGS
    The South Texas coast in 1930 appears as a quiet landscape of shifting sands and tidal reaches. Researchers can trace the early topography of Padre Island, the vast Laguna Madre shoreline, and the curious site of an (Abandoned Hotel).
  7. 1934 Map of Port Isabel
    1934 Map of Port Isabel
    1934 Port Isabel
    1934 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cameron County in the early thirties reveals a burgeoning maritime hub at the edge of the Laguna Madre. Trace the early infrastructure of Port Isabel, from the Rio Grande Valley RR terminus to the Plank Road on Padre Island.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1935 Map of Padre Island No 1
    1935 Map of Padre Island No 1
    1935 Padre Island No 1
    1935 Print · USGS
    The South Texas barrier coast appears in its pre-development state during the mid-1930s, showing the wild stretch of Padre Island. Researchers can trace the original shoreline and the vast waters of the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Map of Brownsville
    1953 Brownsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranchlands and the Lower Rio Grande Valley are captured here in the early fifties as the region's irrigation and shipping networks expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like Tecolote Ranch or follow the route of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico rail line through Sebastian and Yturria.
  16. 1955 Map of Port Isabel NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Port Isabel NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Port Isabel NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cameron County comes into focus in the mid-1950s, showing the early infrastructure of Padre Island. Researchers can trace the original shoreline at Long Point and find markers for navigation like the Intracoastal Waterway and Andy Bowie Park.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Port Isabel
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cameron County comes into focus in the mid-fifties, just as the barrier islands began to develop for tourism. Trace the early Queen Isabella Causeway, the Missouri Pacific Railroad terminus, and family-named lomas like Loma Ochoa.
  22. 1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Port Isabel, 1957 Print
    1955 Port Isabel
    1957 Print · USGS
    Port Isabel and the surrounding barrier islands are captured in the mid-fifties as the region developed into a vital maritime and industrial hub. Trace the early layout of Isla Blanca Park, the path of the Queen Isabella Causeway, and numerous coastal lomas like Loma del Mesquite.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Brownsville, 1969 Print
    1956 Map of Brownsville, 1969 Print
    1956 Brownsville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands and the Gulf coast come alive in this mid-century survey of the Rio Grande Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Missouri Pacific rail lines through citrus country to schools like Las Yescas and Palm Grove.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Port Isabel, 1983 Print
    1956 Map of Port Isabel, 1983 Print
    1956 Port Isabel
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas and the Rio Grande Valley are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced intensive agriculture with maritime trade. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the SOUTHERN PACIFIC and locate rural landmarks such as Las Yescas Sch or the Armstrong Ranch.
  31. 1962 Map of Brownsville
    1962 Map of Brownsville
    1962 Brownsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the early sixties was a landscape of coastal wildlands, booming oil fields, and international border commerce. Trace the development of this frontier region through landmarks like Harlingen Air Force Base, Boca Chica Island, and the Willamar Oil Field.
  34. 1992 Map of Harlingen
    1992 Map of Harlingen
    1992 Harlingen
    1992 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early nineties shows a landscape defined by industrial growth and coastal conservation along the Rio Grande. Trace the rail lines of the Missouri Pacific through Raymondville or locate the historic Palo Alto Battlefield near Port Isabel.
  37. 2010 Map of Port Isabel, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Port Isabel, 2010 Print
    2010 Port Isabel
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Port Isabel NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Port Isabel, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Port Isabel, 2013 Print
    2013 Port Isabel
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Port Isabel NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas
  49. 2016 Map of Port Isabel, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Port Isabel, 2016 Print
    2016 Port Isabel
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2016 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Port Isabel NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas
  55. 2019 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Port Isabel NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas
  58. 2019 Map of Port Isabel, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Port Isabel, 2019 Print
    2019 Port Isabel
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas
  61. 2022 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Port Isabel NW
    2022 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Cameron County, United States, and other nearby areas
  64. 2022 Map of Port Isabel, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Port Isabel, 2022 Print
    2022 Port Isabel
    2022 Print · USGS
    Covers South Padre Island, including Port Isabel, Cameron County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2025 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Port Isabel NW, 2025 Print
    2025 Port Isabel NW
    2025 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastline at the southern tip of the state is defined by the thin barrier of Padre Island and its expanding coastal community. Trace the growth of South Padre Island along Padre Blvd and the Intracoastal Waterway.
  70. 2025 Map of Port Isabel, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Port Isabel, 2025 Print
    2025 Port Isabel
    2025 Print · USGS
    Port Isabel and the barrier islands of the Texas coast are shown here in detail during the mid-2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of the Port Isabel waterfront, locate the Port Isabel City Cem, or follow the Brownsville Ship Channel through the coastal lagoons.
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