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1930s Maps of Galveston County, Texas

Explore 26 historic maps of Galveston County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Galveston County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Galveston County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Galveston County, TX maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Galveston
    1930 Map of Galveston
    1930 Galveston
    1930 Print · USGS
    Galveston thrived as a premier Gulf port and rail terminus during the interwar years. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the harbor's layout through Union Station, the Fort Crockett Flying Field, and the Immigrant Station.
  4. 1931 Map of Lake Como
    1931 Map of Lake Como
    1931 Lake Como
    1931 Print · USGS
    Galveston Island's coastal geography is shown in the early 1930s just as aerial mapping was coming into its own. Local historians can trace the early settlement at Dana and the natural shorelines of Lake Como and Sweetwater Lake before modern expansion.
  7. 1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Flake
    1931 Print · USGS
    Galveston County's coastal landscape appears in 1931 as a network of rail lines and marshes on the Bolivar Peninsula. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the Flake settlement and locate landmarks like Parrs Grove and Elm Grove.
  10. 1931 Map of High Island
    1931 Map of High Island
    1931 High Island
    1931 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early thirties reveals a landscape of salt domes and rail-linked settlements along the gulf. Trace the early footprint of High Island, the railroad at Gilchrist Sta, and the historic High Island Hotel before the era of modern development.
  13. 1931 Map of Frozen Point
    1931 Map of Frozen Point
    1931 Frozen Point
    1931 Print · USGS
    Coastal Chambers and Galveston counties are shown in the early 1930s just as aerial photography began to modernize mapping. Trace the shoreline of East Bay and the rail line of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe at Frozen Point.
  16. 1932 Map of Algoa
    1932 Map of Algoa
    1932 Algoa
    1932 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early thirties centers on the railroad junction at Algoa, where steam-era transportation met the early automotive age. Genealogists and historians can trace the crossing of the Missouri Pacific and Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe near Dickinson Bayou.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1932 Map of Clifton By The Sea
    1932 Map of Clifton By The Sea
    1932 Clifton By The Sea
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastline along Galveston Bay appears in the early 1930s as a landscape of maritime navigation and rail-side settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Clifton by the Sea and locate the Red Fish Bar L H lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1932 Map of Dickinson
    1932 Map of Dickinson
    1932 Dickinson
    1932 Print · USGS
    Galveston County was a bustling hub of rail and road traffic in the early thirties, centered on the winding waters of the Dickinson Bayou. Researchers can trace the routes of the Houston Galveston Electric line and locate local landmarks like the Santa Fe Sch in Arcadia.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1932 Map of Seabrook
    1932 Map of Seabrook
    1932 Seabrook
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastline between Houston and Galveston appears here in the early thirties, showcasing the growth of bayside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Seabrook, Kemah, and League City, or locate the Old Middle Bayou School and the Clear Lake Inn.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1932 Map of Texas City
    1932 Map of Texas City
    1932 Texas City
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Galveston County coast in the early 1930s shows a landscape defined by rail lines and nascent port infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the early grids of Texas City and locate coastal communities like Clifton by the Sea and San Leon.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1932 Map of Bolivar Point
    1932 Map of Bolivar Point
    1932 Bolivar Point
    1932 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Bolivar Peninsula is captured in the early 1930s just as aerial surveying began to transform coastal mapping. Researchers can trace the path of the G C & S F railroad near Bolivar Point or study the shoals of Hannah Reef.
  37. 1932 Map of Hitchcock
    1932 Map of Hitchcock
    1932 Hitchcock
    1932 Print · USGS
    The coastal prairies of Galveston County come into focus during the early thirties as rail and ranching shaped the landscape. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early settlements at Hitchcock and Alta Loma, or locate the Galveston Memorial Cemetery near the banks of Highland Bayou.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1932 Map of Mustang Bayou
    1932 Map of Mustang Bayou
    1932 Mustang Bayou
    1932 Print · USGS
    The coastal prairie of the upper Gulf Coast is captured here in the early thirties as local officials began formalizing land boundaries. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Arcadia and the boundary between Galveston Co and Brazoria Co.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1932 Map of Virginia Point, 1943 Print
    1932 Map of Virginia Point, 1943 Print
    1932 Virginia Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Galveston mainland in the late twenties was a hub of industrial transit, dominated by rail lines converging at the shore. Trace the path of the Interurban and Southern Pacific as they reach Virginia Point and the Galveston Causeway.
  46. 1933 Map of Frozen Point
    1933 Map of Frozen Point
    1933 Frozen Point
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastline on the Bolivar Peninsula is captured here in the early 1930s, showing a world of tidal marshes and remote shorelines. Trace the route of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe State Highway No 124 and the natural reach of Robinson Bayou.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1933 Map of Caplen
    1933 Map of Caplen
    1933 Caplen
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Texas coast on the Bolivar Peninsula comes into focus in the early 1930s, showing a thin landscape of bayous and beaches. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Caplen and Patton along the Santa Fe rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1933 Map of The Jetties
    1933 Map of The Jetties
    1933 The Jetties
    1933 Print · USGS
    Coastal Galveston in the early thirties highlights the massive maritime infrastructure protecting the harbor entrance. Researchers can trace the layout of the North Jetty and South Jetty and locate the offshore Galveston Jetty LH.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1933 Map of Whites Lake
    1933 Map of Whites Lake
    1933 Whites Lake
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Galveston County coastline at the start of the 1930s is preserved in this maritime-focused survey. Researchers can trace the early county boundary at Stevenson Point and the interface between Galveston Bay and East Bay.
  58. 1933 Map of Smith Point
    1933 Map of Smith Point
    1933 Smith Point
    1933 Print · USGS
    Coastal Chambers County is captured here in the early 1930s, showing the intricate shoreline and maritime boundaries of Galveston Bay. Map collectors can trace the shifting sands and channels of Fish Bar, Possum Pass, and Red Pass.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1933 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1933 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1933 Karankawa Lake
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Galveston coastline in the early 1930s is captured here, showing the unbridled geography of Galveston Island and the bay. Researchers can trace the original shoreline and water features like Karankawa Lake, Karankawa Point, and Lake Como.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1933 Map of Bolivar Point
    1933 Map of Bolivar Point
    1933 Bolivar Point
    1933 Print · USGS
    Galveston Bay and the Bolivar Peninsula are captured here in the early 1930s as vital maritime and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the G C & S F railroad toward Bolivar Point or examine the reach of the Texas City Dike.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1933 Map of Flake
    1933 Map of Flake
    1933 Flake
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Texas coast at the Bolivar Peninsula is captured here in the early 1930s as a corridor of rail and road. Researchers can trace the early path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad and the small settlement at Flake.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1933 Map of San Luis Pass
    1933 Map of San Luis Pass
    1933 San Luis Pass
    1933 Print · USGS
    The southwestern tip of Galveston Island is captured in the early 1930s, showing the maritime landscape before modern bridge connections. Trace the coastal defenses and tidal inlets of the era, from the San Luis Coast Guard station to the waters of West Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1933 Map of Galveston, 1943 Print
    1933 Map of Galveston, 1943 Print
    1933 Galveston
    1943 Print · USGS
    Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula are shown in the early 1930s as a major hub for rail, sea, and military defense. Trace the dense network of rail lines ending at Union Sta, the numerous harbor docks, and coastal fortifications like Fort Crockett and Fort Travis.
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