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1929 Map of Buena Vista

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Buena Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

The coastal marshes and barrier island systems of Cameron County are documented here in this 1929 topographic study, based on surveying by W. R. Chenoweth. Centered on the Laguna Madre, the map reveals the complex shoreline of south Texas before the intensive development of the later 20th century. The Buena Vista Ranch stands as the primary namesake settlement, positioned near the waters of Laguna Atascosa.

The landscape is characterized by extensive Mud Flats and distinct landforms such as Horse Island and the well-known stretch of Padre Island. In the lagoon, the cluster of the Three Islands provides a clear view of the archipelago's arrangement at the time of the survey. Significant local hydrology is further detailed by Cayo Atascosa and the small islet of Colorado, illustrating the intricate relationship between the shallow bays and the mainland.