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Old Maps of Matagorda, Texas

Explore 11 old maps of Matagorda, spanning from 1951 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Matagorda, TX maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1952 Map of Matagorda, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Matagorda, 1953 Print
    1952 Matagorda
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Matagorda coast at mid-century reveals a landscape of river islands and bayous where the rail line met the sea. Trace the old village grid near the Matagorda Cem and the Pontoon Bridge crossing the Intracoastal Waterway.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Bay City, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Bay City, 1964 Print
    1956 Bay City
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into focus in the mid-1950s, showing the intricate bayous and coastal settlements from Bay City to Freeport. Researchers can trace the legacy of shoreline communities like Sargent, Matagorda Beach, and Hawkinsville before modern coastal changes.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Bay City
    1958 Map of Bay City
    1958 Bay City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing petrochemical plants and intricate wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Bay City or locate old settlements like Hinkle Ferry and Hawkinsville.
  13. 1974 Map of Bay City, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Bay City, 1978 Print
    1974 Bay City
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of sprawling wetlands and coastal transit hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific or locate early settlements like Wadsworth and Matagorda.
  16. 2010 Map of Matagorda, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Matagorda, 2010 Print
    2010 Matagorda
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Matagorda, including Gulf, Matagorda County, and other nearby areas
  19. 2013 Map of Matagorda, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Matagorda, 2013 Print
    2013 Matagorda
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Matagorda, including Gulf, Matagorda County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2016 Map of Matagorda, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Matagorda, 2016 Print
    2016 Matagorda
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Matagorda, including Gulf, Matagorda County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2019 Map of Matagorda, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Matagorda, 2019 Print
    2019 Matagorda
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Matagorda, including Gulf, Matagorda County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2022 Map of Matagorda, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Matagorda, 2022 Print
    2022 Matagorda
    2022 Print · USGS
    Covers Matagorda, including Gulf, Matagorda County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2025 Map of Matagorda, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Matagorda, 2025 Print
    2025 Matagorda
    2025 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas meets the Gulf at the mouth of the Colorado River in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town grid of Matagorda, locate the Matagorda Cem, and explore the maze of bayous and islands like Egret Island and Wild Cow Island.
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