1956 Map of Beeville
USGS Topo · Published 1980About this map
The Guadalupe River and San Antonio River define the complex hydrological landscape of the Texas Coastal Bend, where freshwater systems meet the expansive estuarine waters of San Antonio Bay and Matagorda Bay. This mid-century survey captures a region defined by its energy and defense infrastructure, featuring the sprawling Tom O'Connor Oil Field and the strategic position of Foster AFB near Victoria. The map details the interconnected lagoon system protected by the Matagorda Peninsula and St Joseph Island, including the protected habitats of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Transportation networks of the era are clearly marked, with the Missouri Pacific and Texas and New Orleans railroads facilitating the movement of cattle and oil from inland hubs like Beeville and Goliad to the Gulf ports.
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Editions of this 1956 Beeville Map
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Historical Maps of Victoria Through Time
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