Houston has been called the city of the 21st century, so it makes sense to look back at its past development through maps that document its many changes. This digital collection from the Houston Public Library brings together 44 wonderful maps of Houston, Galveston, and other surrounding areas. The really intriguing items are the Houston Street Guide maps, which date from 1904, 1912, and 1913. Other nice contributions are the official railway maps that document the city in the late 19th and early 20th century. Visitors can zoom in and out around these maps in fine detail and they will want to bookmark the site for extended visits.
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