1956 Map of Bacliff

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Galveston Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the industrial presence of the Houston Ship Channel and various Wells and Pipelines Obstruction Areas meet the developing residential shorelines of the mid-20th century. The settlement of Bacliff is shown with its local Grade Sch and shoreline features like Clifton Beach and Clifton Channel. To the north, the communities of El Jardin Del Mar and Surf Oaks sit near the Seabrook Cem and the prominent Red Bluff overlook. Along the southern edge, the grid of San Leon extends toward the water, while the Southern Pacific railroad line provides the primary overland transport link. Marine navigation is highlighted by landmarks such as Bulkhead Reef, Red Fish Island, and the critical passages of Five Mile Pass and Middle Pass.