Old Maps of Pirates Cove, Galveston

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Pirates Cove, Galveston maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1954 Map of Lake Como, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Como, 1958 Print
    1954 Lake Como
    1958 Print · USGS
    Galveston Island in the mid-fifties remains a world of open salt marshes and intricate bayous before the onset of modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road network of Stewart Road and find coastal landmarks like Lake Como and Carancahua Reef.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a powerhouse of oil and maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Houston and its ports, alongside landmarks like the Rice Institute and the Spindletop Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Houston
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies shows a sprawling Houston metropolis linked to the sea by the massive Houston Ship Channel. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial landscape from the Astrodome to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of Galveston
    1983 Map of Galveston
    1983 Galveston
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into sharp focus in the early eighties, centered on the thriving maritime and industrial hubs of Galveston and Texas City. Trace coastal change and land use through landmarks like Fort San Jacinto, the Texas City Dike, and the expansive Galveston Island State Park.

  9. 1994 Map of Lake Como
    1994 Map of Lake Como
    1994 Lake Como
    1994 Print · USGS
    Galveston Island's western reach is shown in the mid-1990s, where residential growth meets protected coastal marshes. Researchers can trace the development of Jamaica Beach or locate historical landmarks like Lafitte Grove and the Mary Moody Northern Amphitheater Footbridge.

  10. 2025 Map of Lake Como, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Lake Como, 2025 Print
    2025 Lake Como
    2025 Print · USGS
    Galveston Island and its bay-side coves are documented here in the mid-2020s as modern coastal communities thrive alongside sensitive wetlands. Researchers can trace the development of Jamaica Beach, locate the Wern Cem, and explore the shoreline from Bermuda Beach to Starvation Cove.

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