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2013 Map of Galveston

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Galveston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The dense urban grid of Galveston and the narrow reach of the Bolivar Peninsula anchor this 2013 survey of the Texas coast. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by maritime industry and deep history, from the historic Fort Travis at the tip of the peninsula to the defensive works of Fort Crockett overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Along the waterfront, a sequence of numbering defines the commercial district, including Pier 10 and Pier 14, while the Cruise Ship Terminal on Galveston Island marks the modern economic engine of the port.

Inland, a cluster of cemeteries near Greens Bayou provides a significant genealogical resource, including Municipal, Lakeview, Calvary, and Beth Jacob. The map also details the island's transition from residential districts like the Silk Stocking Residential Historic District to recreational landmarks such as Moody Gardens and the Garten Verein Pavilion. The Galveston Seawall remains the defining barrier between the city and the sea, protecting the community from the waters of the Gulf.