Galveston Island meets the expanse of the Gulf of Mexico in this modern topographic overview, focusing on the southwestern reach of the city of Galveston. This portion of the coast captures the transition from urban infrastructure to the more open stretches of West Beach, a coastal landscape defined by long-standing transit arteries and protection measures. Major thoroughfares like Seawall Blvd and Termini-San Luis Pass Rd trace the shoreline, providing access to the beach and reflecting the ongoing management of this vulnerable barrier island. The map illustrates how local geography and civil engineering intersect at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, where roads like 7 Mile Rd connect the interior island to the waterfront.
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1929 · Virginia Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1930 · Galveston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1931 · Lake Como
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1932 · Virginia Point
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · The Jetties
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Galveston
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Lake Como
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Virginia Point
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1943 · Lake Como
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1943 · The Jetties
USGS Topo · 1:24,000