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1965 Map of Christmas Point

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Follets Island acts as a barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and a complex network of coastal bays and inlets in this mid-1960s survey of the Texas shoreline. The geography is defined by its shallow maritime features, including the sprawling Christmas Bay and Bastrop Bay, which are separated by the narrow peninsula of Christmas Point. This era shows the developed Intracoastal Waterway cutting a straight line through the wetlands, bypassing older natural channels like Big Slough and Bastrop Bayou. Nautical hazards and landmarks are carefully noted, including a wreck near San Luis Island and exposed masts within the bay. Significant to the local economy and navigation are features like the Landing Strip on the barrier island and the Missouri Pacific rail line at the northwestern edge, while inland basins like Cox Lake and Salt Lake fill the low-lying marshlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.8 x 28 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain