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Old Maps of Portland, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Portland with 21 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 Portland has changed over the decades.

Portland, TX 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1951 Map of Portland, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Portland, 1952 Print
    1951 Portland
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties is defined here by the maritime and rail activity surrounding Portland. Local historians can trace the original path of the Nueces Bay Causeway, the Southern Pacific line, and the dredging of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1968 Map of Portland, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Portland, 1971 Print
    1968 Portland
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the late sixties shows a landscape defined by the energy industry and maritime navigation. Trace the infrastructure of the bay, from the Causeway at Indian Point to the Gas Wells scattered near Alta Vista Reef.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1969 Map of Gregory, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Gregory, 1972 Print
    1969 Gregory
    1972 Print · USGS
    San Patricio County’s shoreline in the late sixties shows the rise of industrial and suburban development along the bays. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Portland and Gregory, finding landmarks like Hunt Airport and Austin Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 2010 Map of Gregory, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gregory, 2010 Print
    2010 Gregory
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Taft, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Portland, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Portland, 2010 Print
    2010 Portland
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Gregory, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gregory, 2013 Print
    2013 Gregory
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Taft, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Portland, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Portland, 2013 Print
    2013 Portland
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2016 Map of Gregory, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gregory, 2016 Print
    2016 Gregory
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Taft, and other nearby areas
  49. 2016 Map of Portland, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Portland, 2016 Print
    2016 Portland
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2019 Map of Portland, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Portland, 2019 Print
    2019 Portland
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2019 Map of Gregory, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Gregory, 2019 Print
    2019 Gregory
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Corpus Christi, Taft, and other nearby areas
  58. 2022 Map of Gregory, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gregory, 2022 Print
    2022 Gregory
    2022 Print · USGS
    The San Patricio County coastline and the growing suburbs of Portland are documented here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of coastal settlements like Gregory and Doyle or locate family sites at Gregory Cem.
  61. 2022 Map of Portland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Portland, 2022 Print
    2022 Portland
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes into focus in the early 2020s where Portland overlooks the junction of Nueces Bay and the open gulf. Trace the shoreline from Indian Point to La Quinta Island and locate the Indian Point Pier.
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