Old Maps of San Patricio County, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of San Patricio County with 172 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.

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San Patricio County, TX maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Mathis No. 2
    1925 Map of Mathis No. 2
    1925 Mathis No. 2
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Nueces River valley in the mid-1920s is captured here just as aerial photography began to transform mapping. Researchers can trace the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad through old Dinero or follow the historic Old Spanish Trail.

  2. 1925 Map of Robstown
    1925 Map of Robstown
    1925 Robstown
    1925 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas near the Nueces River delta was a landscape of rail junctions and riverine wetlands during the mid-1920s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Ward 1 School or trace the early development of Robstown and Nuecestown.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1925 Map of Aransas Pass
    1925 Map of Aransas Pass
    1925 Aransas Pass
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes to life in the mid-1920s, showing the early railroad developments and barrier island geography of the coastal bend. Trace the original footprints of Aransas Pass, the Aransas Pass Lighthouse, and local landmarks like Mc Campbell School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1925 Map of Mathis No. 3
    1925 Map of Mathis No. 3
    1925 Mathis No. 3
    1925 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country and the winding banks of the river come alive in this mid-twenties survey of the Live Oak and Jim Wells county line. Genealogy researchers can trace the early footprints of Lagarto and Sandia near the Nueces River.

  5. 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.

  6. 1927 Map of Mathis
    1927 Map of Mathis
    1927 Mathis
    1927 Print · USGS
    South Texas at the height of the railroad era reveals a landscape of cattle-ranching hubs and river crossings. Genealogists can trace family connections to rural settlements like Lagarto and Sandia, or follow the path of the old Alice and Beeville Road.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  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

  11. 1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Map of Beeville
    1953 Beeville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Texas Coastal Bend in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing regional hubs and vital maritime corridors. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Goliad, locate the Matagorda Lighthouse, and explore the sprawling Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

  12. 1954 Map of Orange Grove, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Orange Grove, 1956 Print
    1954 Orange Grove
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas at the height of the mid-century oil boom reveals a landscape defined by ranching heritage and energy extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and vanished landmarks like Leona Sch, Fort Lipantitlan, and the Old San Patricio Cemetery.

  13. 1954 Map of Rockport, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Rockport, 1956 Print
    1954 Rockport
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Aransas County coast comes to life in the mid-fifties, showing the growth of Rockport and the expansion of the Fulton Beach Oil Field. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mc Lester Cem and trace the early layout of the Aransas County Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Aransas Pass, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Aransas Pass, 1956 Print
    1954 Aransas Pass
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Aransas Pass and Ingleside are documented here during a period of significant industrial and maritime growth along the Texas coast. Researchers can trace the layout of the Aransas Pass Oil Field, locate Kleberg Sch, and identify old sites like the Tarpon Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Port Ingleside, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Port Ingleside, 1956 Print
    1954 Port Ingleside
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Texas coast near Corpus Christi is captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of significant industrial and maritime expansion. Researchers can trace early energy infrastructure at the Tank Farm and follow the old Southern Pacific line near Ingleside.

  16. 1954 Map of Woodsboro, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Woodsboro, 1956 Print
    1954 Woodsboro
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the booming oil industry and traditional cotton farming. Researchers can trace the layout of Woodsboro and Sinton, or locate rural landmarks like St Bernard Cem, the Baldwin Cotton Gin, and Roche Ranch.

  17. 1954 Map of Robstown, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Robstown, 1956 Print
    1954 Robstown
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties comes alive through this detailed survey of the rail and petroleum corridor between Robstown and Odem. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Hudson Acres, old schools like Tuloso-Midway Sch, and the Moravian Community Hall.

  18. 1954 Map of Mathis, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mathis, 1956 Print
    1954 Mathis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mathis area in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by the Nueces River and an expanding petroleum industry. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Wade Ranch and the lost siding at Swinney Switch or locate the old Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1954 Map of Sinton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Sinton, 1956 Print
    1954 Sinton
    1956 Print · USGS
    San Patricio County at the height of the mid-century oil boom is centered on the rail junction at Sinton. You can trace energy and transport history through the Plymouth Oil Camp, Papalote Cem, and the Sinton Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Aransas Pass, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Aransas Pass, 1964 Print
    1954 Aransas Pass
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the growth of Aransas Pass and Port Aransas alongside vital rail and shipping corridors. Trace old routes like the Toll Road on Mustang Island and locate sites such as Prairie View Cem or the Coast Guard Station.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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.

  22. 1956 Map of Beeville
    1956 Map of Beeville
    1956 Beeville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas and the brush country interior are shown in the mid-fifties, from the coastal bays to the inland oil fields. Trace the old rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate the historic Matagorda Lighthouse and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1960 Map of Beeville
    1960 Map of Beeville
    1960 Beeville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of growing towns and vital military outposts like Foster AFB. Researchers can trace old rail lines including the Missouri Pacific and explore the vast Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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