Galveston Island tapers toward its southwestern tip on this modern survey, where the narrow landform separates the Gulf of Mexico from the shallow waters of West Bay. The landscape is defined by the coastal settlements of West Beach and Bay Harbor, connected to the mainland and more central parts of the island by San Luis Pass Rd. Local residential development is concentrated along streets like Mendocino Dr and Spotted Sandpiper Dr, reflecting the area's growth as a coastal destination. At the far edge of the map, San Luis Pass marks the dynamic tidal inlet between the island and San Luis Island, while the small indentation of Red Fish Cove provides a sheltered point along the bay side. The map illustrates the contemporary boundary between Galveston and Alvin, along with the county line where Galveston Co meets Brazoria Co.
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1929 · Karankawa Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1931 · Lake Como
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1933 · Karankawa Lake
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · San Luis Pass
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Lake Como
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · San Luis Pass
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Lake Como
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1943 · Carancahua Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Christmas Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Chocolate Bay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000