Old Maps of Biscayne Bay, Galveston County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Biscayne Bay. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Biscayne Bay.


Biscayne Bay, Galveston County maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Flake
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas

  2. 1933 Map of Flake
    1933 Map of Flake
    1933 Flake
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Flake
    1943 Map of Flake
    1943 Flake
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Houston, Pasadena, and other nearby areas

  5. 1954 Map of Flake, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Flake, 1958 Print
    1954 Flake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Houston, Pasadena, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Houston
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Houston, Pasadena, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of Galveston
    1983 Map of Galveston
    1983 Galveston
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including League City, Galveston, and other nearby areas

  9. 1994 Map of Flake
    1994 Map of Flake
    1994 Flake
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers Biscayne Bay, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas

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