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1955 Map of Dickinson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Dickinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Dickinson serves as the focal point of this coastal Texas survey, captured during a period of transition as suburban growth and industrial infrastructure expanded along the Gulf Freeway. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Dickinson Bayou and Moses Bayou, which are intersected by the Galveston Houston and Henderson railroad line. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain at the Mt Olivet Cemetery and the site of Camp Wallace (Abandoned), once a significant military training facility.

To the west, the League City Oil Field and various pits and gaging stations reflect the region's mid-century reliance on resource extraction and water management. Smaller communities such as Arcadia and Hulen Park are visible, alongside educational landmarks like the Santa Fe Sch. This map provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of Galveston County before the intensive residential developments of the late 20th century.