Texas State Archives Map Collection



Map of the County and City of Galveston, Texas
Date: 1891
Publisher: Compiled from original field notes and latest surveys as furnished by the Island City Abstract and Loan Company, Galveston, Texas.
Cartographer: -- None Listed --
Scale: 1 inch = 3500 varas
Size: 58 cm x 79 cm
Type of Map: nautical chart
Format: color, engraved, lithographed, printed
Language: English
AC Number: 01959
Photo Media: -- None Listed --
File Size: 104.67 MB

Map of the County and City of Galveston, Texas Image:

Description:
Shows bays, rivers, creeks, reefs, points, islands, surveys of land, cities, towns, proposed and completed jetties, and railroads. Soundings are given in the bays. Inset: Map of the City of Galveston. Plat showing lots and blocks by number, streets by name, wharves, operating and proposed railroads, hospitals, and some businesses. Dimensions of lots, blocks, and alleys is given. Descriptive information about the city and county is given. 5/8/84

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