Galveston Island serves as a barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and the intricate bayous and coves of the West Bay. This modern coastal survey documents the dense residential development along the shoreline, including the established communities of Jamaica Beach, Pirates Beach, and Bermuda Beach. The landscape is defined by the tension between the open gulf and a complex network of protected waters such as Starvation Cove, Mentzel Bayou, and Eckert Bayou. Cultural landmarks like the Mary Moody Northern Amphitheater are situated near The Ridge, while the small Wern Cem provides a point of genealogical interest. The map also traces the modern road network, from Termini-San Luis Pass Rd to local lanes like Spanish Main Blvd and Carthagena Way.
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1929 · Karankawa Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1929 · Hitchcock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1929 · Virginia Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1930 · Galveston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1931 · Lake Como
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1932 · Hitchcock
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Virginia Point
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Karankawa Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · San Luis Pass
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Galveston
USGS Topo · 1:31,680