Comparisons between leveling surveys of different epochs are used to determine vertical displacement of permanent bench marks. Displacement of bench marks usually represents the movement of the surrounding area. In this report, the 1978 Houston-Galveston and Texas Gulf Coast releveling surveys are compared to the 1963, 1973, and 1976 releveling results. The changes in elevations of bench marks common to two or more epochs are tabulated and plotted in Appendix A. From these differences, contour maps were prepared for the 1963 to 1978 and 1973 to 1978 epochs in the 2/sup 0/ x 2/sup 0/ area of maximum subsidence. Annual subsidence rates computed for the 1973 to 1978 period are about 25% less in the maximum subsidence area than the rates computed for the 1963 to 1973 period.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Photograph of the First Presbyterian Church (located at 1903 Church) in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the First Presbyterian Church (located at 1903 Church) in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the First Presbyterian Church (located at 1903 Church) in Galveston, Texas.

Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Auditor, Purchasing Agent, County Road Department, Beach and Parks Department, and County Engineer. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index and a list of Galveston County records deposited in the Galveston County Historical Museum.

Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the Tax Assessor and Collector. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County tax records. Also includes an index.

Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 3 describes the records of the District Clerk, District Attorney, County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, and Medical Examiner. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index.

Collection of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about the Navajo Indians, the Alamo, Jim Bowie, various folk characters, tortilla making, and other humorous anecdotes. The index begins on page 181.

Photograph of the Adoue-Lobit Bank (located at 2102 Strand) in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Berlocher Building in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the The Bishops Palace(Walter Gresham H) in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Blum House (located at 1712 Ave H) in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Blum House (located at 1712 Ave H) in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Blum House (located at 1712 Ave H) in Galveston, Texas.

Photograph of the Blum House (located at 1712 Ave H) in Galveston, Texas.