Old Maps of Galveston County, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 110 historic maps of Galveston County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Galveston County.


Galveston County, TX maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Genoa
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Houston, Pearland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1916 Map of Seabrook
    1916 Map of Seabrook
    1916 Seabrook
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Houston, Pasadena, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1920 Map of Seabrook
    1920 Map of Seabrook
    1920 Seabrook
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Houston, Pasadena, and other nearby areas

  4. 1920 Map of Genoa
    1920 Map of Genoa
    1920 Genoa
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Houston, Pearland, and other nearby areas

  5. 1929 Map of Dickinson
    1929 Map of Dickinson
    1929 Dickinson
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including League City, Texas City, and other nearby areas

  6. 1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Karankawa Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Galveston, Alvin, and other nearby areas

  7. 1929 Map of Algoa
    1929 Map of Algoa
    1929 Algoa
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including League City, Friendswood, and other nearby areas

  8. 1929 Map of Hitchcock
    1929 Map of Hitchcock
    1929 Hitchcock
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Alvin, La Marque, and other nearby areas

  9. 1929 Map of Virginia Point
    1929 Map of Virginia Point
    1929 Virginia Point
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas

  10. 1929 Map of Texas City
    1929 Map of Texas City
    1929 Texas City
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including League City, Texas City, and other nearby areas

  11. 1930 Map of Galveston
    1930 Map of Galveston
    1930 Galveston
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas

  12. 1931 Map of Lake Como
    1931 Map of Lake Como
    1931 Lake Como
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Galveston, Hitchcock, and other nearby areas

  13. 1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Map of Flake
    1931 Flake
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas

  14. 1931 Map of High Island
    1931 Map of High Island
    1931 High Island
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Gilchrist, High Island, and other nearby areas

  15. 1931 Map of Frozen Point
    1931 Map of Frozen Point
    1931 Frozen Point
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Rollover, Chambers County, and other nearby areas

  16. 1932 Map of Algoa
    1932 Map of Algoa
    1932 Algoa
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including League City, Friendswood, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1932 Map of Clifton By The Sea
    1932 Map of Clifton By The Sea
    1932 Clifton By The Sea
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Pasadena, League City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1932 Map of Genoa
    1932 Map of Genoa
    1932 Genoa
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Houston, Pearland, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1932 Map of Dickinson
    1932 Map of Dickinson
    1932 Dickinson
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including League City, Texas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1932 Map of Seabrook
    1932 Map of Seabrook
    1932 Seabrook
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Houston, Pasadena, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1932 Map of Texas City
    1932 Map of Texas City
    1932 Texas City
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including League City, Texas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1932 Map of Bolivar Point
    1932 Map of Bolivar Point
    1932 Bolivar Point
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Texas City, Port Bolivar, and other nearby areas

  23. 1932 Map of Hitchcock
    1932 Map of Hitchcock
    1932 Hitchcock
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Alvin, La Marque, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1932 Map of Mustang Bayou
    1932 Map of Mustang Bayou
    1932 Mustang Bayou
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Alvin, Santa Fe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1932 Map of Virginia Point, 1943 Print
    1932 Map of Virginia Point, 1943 Print
    1932 Virginia Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Galveston County, including Galveston, Texas City, and other nearby areas

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