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1994 Map of Galveston

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Galveston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula dominate this coastal landscape, separated by the deep waters of Bolivar Roads. The dense urban grid of Galveston is meticulously detailed, showing the concentration of civic and educational institutions like the University of Texas Medical Branch and Ball High School. The northern shoreline is defined by heavy maritime infrastructure, including the piers along the Galveston Channel and the expansive Pelican Island, which hosts Texas A & M University at Galveston.

Military and maritime history is evident at Old Fort San Jacinto (Site) and the abandoned lighthouse near Port Bolivar. The city's cultural and recreational development is visible through landmarks like Moody Gardens and the Fort Crockett Seawall Park, while numerous neighborhood schools and the City Cem provide essential touchpoints for genealogists and local researchers studying the island's community structure during the late twentieth century.