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1940s Maps of Galveston, Texas

Explore 8 historic maps of Galveston from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Galveston, TX maps

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  1. 1943 Map of San Luis Pass
    1943 Map of San Luis Pass
    1943 San Luis Pass
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Galveston during the war years focused on maritime defense and navigation at the mouth of the bay. Researchers can trace the early layout of West Beach and the location of the San Luis Coast Guard Station at San Luis Pass.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Virginia Point
    1943 Map of Virginia Point
    1943 Virginia Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Galveston County was a hive of industrial and maritime activity during the war years. Local historians can trace the critical rail lines of the Santa Fe and the strategic connection at Virginia Point leading toward Galveston Island.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Lake Como
    1943 Map of Lake Como
    1943 Lake Como
    1943 Print · USGS
    Galveston Island's central reaches are shown here in the early 1940s, highlighting the natural drainage systems and coastal topography. Trace the early road network from Eight Mile Road to Thirteen Mile Road while exploring landmarks like the Lookout Tower and Lake Como.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Flake
    1943 Map of Flake
    1943 Flake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Bolivar Peninsula appears here during the early 1940s, showing its vital coastal role between the Gulf and the Galveston Bay system. Historians can trace the wartime landscape near Flake, including the Lookout Tower and Port Bolivar Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of The Jetties, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of The Jetties, 1952 Print
    1943 The Jetties
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Galveston coastline during the early 1940s reveals the intricate maritime engineering used to guide ships through the Bolivar Roads. Trace the alignment of the South Jetty Lighthouse and North Jetty Light guarding the Outer Bar Channel.
  16. 1943 Map of Carancahua Lake, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Carancahua Lake, 1952 Print
    1943 Carancahua Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Galveston and Brazoria county line met in the tidal marshes and open waters of the West Bay during the 1940s. Researchers can trace the early path of the Intracoastal Waterway and locate landmarks like Rattlesnake Mound and Boathouse Ruins.
  19. 1943 Map of Galveston, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Galveston, 1952 Print
    1943 Galveston
    1952 Print · USGS
    Galveston at the height of the mid-century maritime era is a dense landscape of coastal defenses and rail terminals. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Southern Pacific lines or locate old military installations like Old Fort San Jacinto and Fort Crockett.
  22. 1943 Map of Christmas Point, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Christmas Point, 1958 Print
    1943 Christmas Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast at Christmas Bay appears here in the 1940s, showing a landscape of barrier islands and marshy bayous. Trace the historic route of the Intracoastal Waterway and locate early landmarks like Christmas Point and Rattlesnake Point.
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