Old Maps of Downtown, Corpus Christi

Explore 15 old maps of Downtown, spanning from 1925 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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Downtown, Corpus Christi maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Corpus Christi, 1949 Print
    1925 Map of Corpus Christi, 1949 Print
    1925 Corpus Christi
    1949 Print · USGS
    Corpus Christi and the surrounding coastal plains are captured here in the 1920s, showing the early rail-and-port network of the Texas coast. Researchers can trace rural school locations like Sodville School and early industry at the West Portland Gin.

  2. 1950 Map of Corpus Christi, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Corpus Christi, 1953 Print
    1950 Corpus Christi
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Texas coast comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the interplay between booming oil fields and expansive ranching operations. Genealogists and historians can trace the Texas Mexican rail line through Kingsville or locate heritage sites like Chapman Ranch and Riviera Beach.

  3. 1951 Map of Corpus Christi, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Corpus Christi, 1952 Print
    1951 Corpus Christi
    1952 Print · USGS
    Corpus Christi at the dawn of the fifties showcases a bustling deep-water port and a rapidly expanding Texas coastal city. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through dozens of neighborhood landmarks, including Rose Hill Cem, St Therese Sch, and Cliff Maus Airport.

  4. 1951 Map of Corpus Christi, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Corpus Christi, 1952 Print
    1951 Corpus Christi
    1952 Print · USGS
    Corpus Christi and its surrounding bays were undergoing significant industrial and maritime growth in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Bellevue Cem or locate former landmarks like Rosita Ranch and the Cliff Maus Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Corpus Christi
    1956 Map of Corpus Christi
    1956 Corpus Christi
    1956 Print · USGS
    The South Texas coast and the burgeoning port of Corpus Christi are captured here during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-oil economy through labels like Robstown Airpark, Chapman Ranch, and the Missouri Pacific railroad.

  6. 1960 Map of Corpus Christi
    1960 Map of Corpus Christi
    1960 Corpus Christi
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Texas and the Nueces County hinterlands are detailed in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlement patterns and rural landmarks like Casa Blanca during a period of steady regional growth.

  7. 1966 Map of Corpus Christi
    1966 Map of Corpus Christi
    1966 Corpus Christi
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Texas Coastal Bend in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape where massive cattle empires and strategic military bases meet the Gulf. Trace the vast reaches of King Ranch or locate aviation history at the Corpus Christi Air Station and Kingsville Air Station.

  8. 1968 Map of Corpus Christi, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Corpus Christi, 1971 Print
    1968 Corpus Christi
    1971 Print · USGS
    Corpus Christi emerged as a major industrial and maritime center in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of local neighborhoods through dozens of schools, Old Bayview Cem, and the Del Mar Technical Institute.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Corpus Christi
    1984 Map of Corpus Christi
    1984 Corpus Christi
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Texas Coastal Bend in the 1980s reveals a landscape defined by deep-water ports and sprawling ranchlands. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Texas Mexican railroad or locate historical landmarks like the Chapman Ranch and Seaside Memorial Cem.

  10. 1989 Map of Corpus Christi, 1991 Print
    1989 Map of Corpus Christi, 1991 Print
    1989 Corpus Christi
    1991 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Texas and its deep bays are captured here in the late eighties, showcasing a landscape of military aviation and barrier island preservation. Researchers can trace family roots in Petronila or Vattmannville and locate landmarks like Cabaniss Field and Baffin.

  11. 2010 Map of Corpus Christi, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Corpus Christi, 2010 Print
    2010 Corpus Christi
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Corpus Christi, Nueces, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Corpus Christi, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Corpus Christi, 2013 Print
    2013 Corpus Christi
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Corpus Christi, Nueces, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Corpus Christi, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Corpus Christi, 2016 Print
    2016 Corpus Christi
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Corpus Christi, Nueces, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Corpus Christi, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Corpus Christi, 2019 Print
    2019 Corpus Christi
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Corpus Christi, Nueces, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Corpus Christi, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Corpus Christi, 2022 Print
    2022 Corpus Christi
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Texas coastline at Corpus Christi comes into sharp focus in this 2022 survey, showcasing the massive maritime infrastructure that drives the regional economy. Local historians can trace the city's growth from Old Bayview Cem to the industrial works at Avery Point and Flour Bluff Junction.

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