1940s Maps of Chambers County, Texas

1. 1942 Map of Anahuac, 1958 Print

   

   1942 Anahuac

   1958 Print · USGS

   The mouth of the Trinity River and the shores of Turtle Bay are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Wallisville Cem and Old Fort Anahuac or locate the schools and oil wells of Wallisville and Eminence.

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4. 1943 Map of West of Eagle

   

   1943 West of Eagle

   1943 Print · USGS

   Coastal Chambers County is captured here in the early 1940s along the western edge of Trinity Bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks and early shoreline roads like Cedar Bayou Road and the Fisher Cem.

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7. 1943 Map of Whites Bayou

   

   1943 Whites Bayou

   1943 Print · USGS

   Texas coastal prairie life comes into focus during the early 1940s, showing the intersection of ranching, rice farming, and the oil industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the Hankamer Oil Field and the Abshier Cem near Hankamer.

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10. 1943 Map of Texas City

    

    1943 Texas City

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Galveston Bay shoreline and the industrial expansion of the Texas City area are captured in detail during the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layouts of Lamarque, the waterfront at San Leon, and the rail infrastructure of the Southern Pacific.

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13. 1943 Map of High Island

    

    1943 High Island

    1943 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas during the early 1940s reveals a landscape of vital waterways and isolated gulf settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace the routes of the Santa Fe railroad and Intracoastal Waterway near High Island and Gilchrist.

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16. 1943 Map of Morgan Point

    

    1943 Morgan Point

    1943 Print · USGS

    The coastal communities of Goose Creek, Baytown, and Pelly are shown in detail during the early 1940s as the regional maritime economy expanded. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific or locate local landmarks like the Hill of Rest Cem.

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19. 1943 Map of Frozen Point, 1952 Print

    

    1943 Frozen Point

    1952 Print · USGS

    The Texas coast near the Bolivar Peninsula is captured here during the early forties, showing a landscape defined by expansive salt marshes and new industrial waterways. Researchers can trace the development of the Intracoastal Waterway and locate early sites like Rollover and the Sun Oil Company Canal.

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22. 1943 Map of Smith Point, 1952 Print

    

    1943 Smith Point

    1952 Print · USGS

    Coastal Chambers County is captured here during the 1940s, showing the strategic maritime convergence of three major bays. Marine researchers and genealogists can trace early industrial markers like oil wells and windmills near the Smith Point settlement and the Vingt-et-un Islands.

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25. 1943 Map of Clifton By The Sea, 1952 Print

    

    1943 Clifton By The Sea

    1952 Print · USGS

    The western shores of Galveston Bay come alive in the 1940s, showcasing early coastal developments and maritime industry. Trace old waterfront family sites at Clifton by the Sea and San Leon, or locate historic burials at Harris Cem and Seabrook Cem.

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28. 1943 Map of Lake Stephenson, 1952 Print

    

    1943 Lake Stephenson

    1952 Print · USGS

    Chambers County coastal marshes are captured in detail in the 1940s, highlighting the remote settlements of the Texas shoreline. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Frankland Cemetery, Smith Point School, and Lake Surprise.

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31. 1943 Map of Sea Breeze, 1955 Print

    

    1943 Sea Breeze

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas during the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by oil exploration and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial roots via numerous Oil Wells, the Stanolind Reservoir, and the settlement of Sea Breeze.

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34. 1943 Map of Stowell, 1956 Print

    

    1943 Stowell

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas prairie life during the mid-forties centered on the growing rail-side communities of Winnie and Stowell. Genealogists and historians can trace the early irrigation networks of the Lone Star Canal and locate local landmarks like School No 2 and Oil Wells.

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37. 1943 Map of Cedar Bayou, 1960 Print

    

    1943 Cedar Bayou

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Gulf Coast oil and agriculture landscape comes alive in the 1940s as industry takes root near Mont Belvieu. Genealogists and historians can trace old family sites like Fisher Cem, Shiloh Ch, and the original Cedar Bayou Sch.

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40. 1944 Map of La Porte

    

    1944 La Porte

    1944 Print · USGS

    Coastal Harris County is captured during the mid-forties, showing the vital maritime and rail corridors near the San Jacinto River. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the La Porte Cem, the whistle-stop at Strang, and the recreational grounds of Sylvan Beach.

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43. 1945 Map of Nolte

    

    1945 Nolte

    1945 Print · USGS

    The coastal prairie at the borders of Liberty, Chambers, and Jefferson Counties is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace early rural life through landmarks like the Pumping Station at Blair, Oak Island, and Willis Marsh.

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46. 1945 Map of Sea Breeze

    

    1945 Sea Breeze

    1945 Print · USGS

    The coastal prairies of Chambers County are captured here just as industrial water management began to reshape the wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace Whites Ranch Road and the early footprints of Sea Breeze and Stanolind Reservoir.

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