Join Free

1930s Maps of Galveston, Texas

Explore 10 historic maps of Galveston 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'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.
  • 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's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Galveston, TX maps

(10)
  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. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1933 Map of Lake Como, 1945 Print
    1933 Map of Lake Como, 1945 Print
    1933 Lake Como
    1945 Print · USGS
    Galveston Island's central stretch appears in the early 1930s as a sparsely settled coastal landscape. Trace the early layout of Dana and examine the natural shorelines of Lake Como and Sweetwater Lake before decades of development.
End of results
Showing maps 1-10 of 10

Top cities near Galveston

See more

Top neighborhoods of Galveston

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Galveston?
  • What is the oldest map of Galveston?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Galveston for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Galveston?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Galveston?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Galveston?
  • Where are historical maps of Galveston sourced from?