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2025 Map of Galveston

Name: 2025 Topographic Map of Galveston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2025
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2025

About this map

Galveston dominates this coastal survey, showcasing the dense urban grid and vital maritime infrastructure of the island. The map reveals an incredible concentration of legacy sites, particularly the cluster of historic burial grounds including Old City Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Hebrew Cem near Broadway St. This area serves as a focal point for genealogical research, alongside unique religious landmarks like the Saints Constantine and Helen Serbian Orthodox Cem.

The maritime character is defined by the Houston Ship Channel and the Galveston Channel, which separate the city from Pelican Island. Educational and medical institutions, such as the University of Texas Medical Branch and Galveston College, appear as major anchors of the community. Coastal features like West Beach and the Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry route illustrate the ongoing connection between the island, the Gulf of America, and the Bolivar Peninsula.