Historical Maps of Galveston County, Texas

What stories do these 191 old maps tell about Galveston County's past? From 1916 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Galveston County's history through maps:

  • Trace Galveston County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Galveston County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Galveston County, TX maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Genoa
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Harris County, Brazoria County, and others.

  2. 1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Map of Genoa
    1916 Genoa
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Harris County, Brazoria County, and others.

  3. 1916 Map of Seabrook
    1916 Map of Seabrook
    1916 Seabrook
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Seabrook, Chambers County, and others.

  4. 1916 Map of Seabrook
    1916 Map of Seabrook
    1916 Seabrook
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Seabrook, Chambers County, and others.

  5. 1920 Map of Genoa
    1920 Map of Genoa
    1920 Genoa
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Harris County, Brazoria County, and others.

  6. 1920 Map of Seabrook
    1920 Map of Seabrook
    1920 Seabrook
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Seabrook, Chambers County, and others.

  7. 1929 Map of Algoa
    1929 Map of Algoa
    1929 Algoa
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Harris County, Brazoria County, and others.

  8. 1929 Map of Dickinson
    1929 Map of Dickinson
    1929 Dickinson
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Dickinson, and others.

  9. 1929 Map of Hitchcock
    1929 Map of Hitchcock
    1929 Hitchcock
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Hitchcock, Brazoria County, and others.

  10. 1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Map of Karankawa Lake
    1929 Karankawa Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Galveston County, including Brazoria County, and others.

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