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1932 Map of Genoa
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1932 Map of Genoa

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Genoa and the surrounding coastal prairies of Southeast Texas are captured here during a period of transition between early agricultural settlement and the expansion of modern infrastructure. Two parallel rail lines, the Galveston Houston and Henderson and the Galveston Houston Electric, slash diagonally across the landscape, illustrating the critical transit corridor connecting the regional hubs. To the south, the settlement of Friendswood sits near the winding waters of Clear Creek, where the Friendswood Bridge provides a vital crossing point. The map also identifies Olcott (Ellington Field), noting the early presence of the aviation facility that would later become a permanent fixture of the area. Numerous drainages like Coward Bayou and Turkey Creek reveal the natural hydrology of the basin before extensive modern channelization altered these watercourses.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1932
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain