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1935 Map of Buena Vista
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1935 Map of Buena Vista

USGS Topo · Published 1935

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Buena Vista Ranch sits at the edge of a coastal landscape defined by shifting sands and intricate waterways as documented by County Engineer W. O. Washington. The expansive Laguna Madre dominates the eastern half of the sheet, buffered by the barrier dunes of Padre Island. This coastal geography reveals a complex system of shallow inlets and brackish basins, including the winding Resaca de los Cuates and the broad Laguna Atascosa. The survey, which utilized aerial photography in the early 1930s, captures the isolated nature of the South Texas coastline before modern development. Notable landmarks such as Horse Island and the cluster of Three Islands stand out as prominent terrain features within the lagoon, marking a period when these shores were largely used for ranching and maritime navigation rather than recreation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1935
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.8 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain