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Old Maps of Galveston, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Galveston with 52 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Galveston has changed over the decades.

Galveston, TX maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Karankawa Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Galveston and Brazoria county line meets the Gulf Coast in the late 1920s, revealing an era of undeveloped marshland and barrier island terrain. Researchers can trace the shifting shoreline of Galveston Island and identify historical landmarks like Karankawa Lake and Halls.
  4. 1929 Map of Virginia Point
    1929 Map of Virginia Point
    1929 Virginia Point
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Galveston shoreline in the late twenties was a hub of heavy industry and rail transport as the region expanded toward the mainland. Family historians can trace the early layout of La Marque and the dense rail junctions at Texas City Junction and Virginia Point.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive civil engineering and industrial transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the Houston suburbs and the maritime infrastructure of Galveston Bay, including the Gulf Freeway and the Texas City Dike.
  64. 1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Bay City
    1951 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Texas Gulf Coast comes to life in this survey of the delta region where the Brazos and Colorado Rivers meet the sea. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Freeport or locate family-named spots like Mangun and Hawkinsville.
  67. 1954 Map of Virginia Point, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Virginia Point, 1956 Print
    1954 Virginia Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Galveston Bay shoreline in the mid-fifties reveals a critical junction of rail and maritime industry. Trace the infrastructure of the Texas City Terminal, old neighborhood schools like Highlands Sch, and the original Galveston Causeway.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1954 Map of Galveston, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Galveston, 1958 Print
    1954 Galveston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Galveston is shown at its peak as a maritime and rail center, guarded by coastal defenses. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of institutions like the University of Texas Medical College and Ball High Sch, or trace the old railroad grades across the island.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Flake, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Flake, 1958 Print
    1954 Flake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Bolivar Peninsula in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of coastal communities and maritime infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the Port Bolivar Cem, the Old Railroad Grade, and small settlements like Flake.
    4 unique versions available
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