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1952 Map of Bay City NE, 1953 Print
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1952 Map of Bay City NE

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Meandering watercourses and small rural enclaves define this coastal prairie landscape along the Brazoria Co Matagorda Co line. The terrain is dominated by the intricate loops of Caney Creek, which is flanked by numerous family and community landmarks such as Matthews Cem and Andrews Cem. The settlement pattern follows these natural levees, with the small community of Rugeley and the Old Hardeman Railroad Grade suggesting the earlier transit and agricultural corridors of the region. Evidence of local spiritual and educational life is found in clusters like Vine Grove Ch and the nearby Vine Grove Sch. A network of water features including Wildcat Slough and Live Oak Bayou emphasizes the low-lying, hydrologically active nature of the Gulf Coast plains, where flowing wells and levees manage the relationship between the land and the water.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain