Old Maps of Galveston, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Galveston with 43 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
    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
    2 unique versions available

  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
    2 unique versions available

  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
    2 unique versions available

  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
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1933 Map of Galveston, 1943 Print
    1933 Map of Galveston, 1943 Print
    1933 Galveston
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Campeche Cove, and other nearby areas

  12. 1933 Map of Lake Como, 1945 Print
    1933 Map of Lake Como, 1945 Print
    1933 Lake Como
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Hitchcock, Jamaica Beach, and other nearby areas

  13. 1943 Map of San Luis Pass
    1943 Map of San Luis Pass
    1943 San Luis Pass
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Alvin, Brazoria County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1943 Map of Virginia Point
    1943 Map of Virginia Point
    1943 Virginia Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, La Marque, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1943 Map of Lake Como
    1943 Map of Lake Como
    1943 Lake Como
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Hitchcock, Jamaica Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1943 Map of Flake
    1943 Map of Flake
    1943 Flake
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1943 Map of The Jetties, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of The Jetties, 1952 Print
    1943 The Jetties
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Galveston County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 1943 Map of Carancahua Lake, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Carancahua Lake, 1952 Print
    1943 Carancahua Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Alvin, Hitchcock, and other nearby areas

  19. 1943 Map of Galveston, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Galveston, 1952 Print
    1943 Galveston
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Campeche Cove, and other nearby areas

  20. 1943 Map of Christmas Point, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Christmas Point, 1958 Print
    1943 Christmas Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Alvin, Treasure Island, and other nearby areas

  21. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Houston, Pasadena, and other nearby areas

  22. 1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Map of Bay City
    1951 Bay City
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Lake Jackson, Bay City, and other nearby areas

  23. 1954 Map of Virginia Point, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Virginia Point, 1956 Print
    1954 Virginia Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, La Marque, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1954 Map of Galveston, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Galveston, 1958 Print
    1954 Galveston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Campeche Cove, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1954 Map of Flake, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Flake, 1958 Print
    1954 Flake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston, including Texas City, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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