Historical Maps of Galveston, Texas

What stories do these 74 old maps tell about Galveston's past? From 1929 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Galveston's history through maps:

  • Trace Galveston's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Galveston's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Galveston, TX maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Karankawa Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Alvin, Hitchcock, and other nearby areas

  2. 1929 Map of Virginia Point
    1929 Map of Virginia Point
    1929 Virginia Point
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, La Marque, and other nearby areas

  3. 1930 Map of Galveston
    1930 Map of Galveston
    1930 Galveston
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Campeche Cove, and other nearby areas

  4. 1931 Map of Lake Como
    1931 Map of Lake Como
    1931 Lake Como
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Hitchcock, Jamaica Beach, and other nearby areas

  5. 1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Flake
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas

  6. 1932 Map of Virginia Point, 1943 Print
    1932 Map of Virginia Point, 1943 Print
    1932 Virginia Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, La Marque, and other nearby areas

  7. 1933 Map of The Jetties
    1933 Map of The Jetties
    1933 The Jetties
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Galveston County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1933 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1933 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1933 Karankawa Lake
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Alvin, Hitchcock, and other nearby areas

  9. 1933 Map of Flake
    1933 Map of Flake
    1933 Flake
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas

  10. 1933 Map of San Luis Pass
    1933 Map of San Luis Pass
    1933 San Luis Pass
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Alvin, Brazoria County, and other nearby areas

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