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1955 Map of Dickinson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Dickinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Dickinson emerges as a central hub on the Texas Gulf Coast, defined by the winding course of Dickinson Bayou and the intersection of vital transport lines. To the south, the expansive grounds of Camp Wallace reflect the area’s wartime history, while the southern margin traces the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Arcadia. The landscape shows a mix of recreational and industrial development, from the Dickinson Country Club to the League City Oil Field and numerous pipeline networks.

Local landmarks such as Mt Olivet Cemetery and Hulen Park provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. Revisions from the early 1970s, shown in purple, highlight the suburban expansion and the construction of the Gulf Freeway and its proximity to the Drive-in Theater. This layer of data captures the transition from a rail-and-water economy toward modern highway infrastructure.