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1960s Maps of Galveston County, Texas

Explore 10 historic maps of Galveston County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Galveston County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Galveston County, TX maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Mud Lake, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Mud Lake, 1964 Print
    1961 Mud Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas near the Jefferson and Chambers county line appears here as a vast marshland in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the Intracoastal Waterway and locate old shoreline landmarks like Shell, Turn, and Mud Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1961 Map of Smith Point, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Smith Point, 1964 Print
    1961 Smith Point
    1964 Print · USGS
    The tip of Chambers County at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape transformed by the offshore energy boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace family markers at Davis Cem or locate old industrial landmarks like Morgan Pt and Red Fish Bar.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Lake Stephenson, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Lake Stephenson, 1964 Print
    1961 Lake Stephenson
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastline in the early sixties reveals a landscape of industrial extraction and wetlands between Trinity Bay and East Bay. Trace petroleum history through the White Lake Oil Field or locate the Frankland Cem among the marshlands.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of High Island, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of High Island, 1964 Print
    1962 High Island
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into focus in the early sixties, showing the salt dome of High Island and the coastal community of Gilchrist. Trace oil field history and old infrastructure along the Old Railroad Grade and the Intracoastal Waterway.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of Frozen Point, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Frozen Point, 1964 Print
    1962 Frozen Point
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas life and industry intersect along the Bolivar Peninsula and East Bay in the early sixties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old settlement at Caplen, the development of the East Robinson Lake Gas Field, and the path of the Sun Oil Company Canal.
  16. 1963 Map of Mustang Bayou, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Mustang Bayou, 1966 Print
    1963 Mustang Bayou
    1966 Print · USGS
    Brazoria and Galveston counties in the early 1960s show a landscape shaped by oil fields and coastal waterways. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line, locate the German Cem, or find early industrial sites like the Refinery.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1963 Map of Sea Isle, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Sea Isle, 1966 Print
    1963 Sea Isle
    1966 Print · USGS
    Galveston Island shows its mid-century growth as new coastal communities emerge along the Gulf. Genealogists and historians can trace early developments at Sea Isle and Bay Harbor or locate family landmarks like the Fishing Cabins on Halls Bayou.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1963 Map of San Luis Pass, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of San Luis Pass, 1966 Print
    1963 San Luis Pass
    1966 Print · USGS
    The southwestern tip of Galveston Island and the waters of San Luis Pass are captured here in the early 1960s. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace early island life near Bay Harbor and along West Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1964 Map of Hitchcock, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Hitchcock, 1966 Print
    1964 Hitchcock
    1966 Print · USGS
    Galveston County’s industrial and coastal landscape is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of petroleum production and community growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Alta Loma Cem, Crosby High Sch, and the extensive Sarah White Oil Field.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1965 Map of Christmas Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Christmas Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Christmas Point
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Brazoria County coastline in the mid-sixties reveals a dynamic landscape of barrier islands and industrial navigation. Researchers can trace the path of the Intracoastal Waterway or locate local landmarks like the Landing Strip and Arcadia Reef.
    3 unique versions available
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