1950 Map of Corpus Christi

About this map

Corpus Christi serves as the focal point for this coastal survey, where the Encinal Peninsula divides Nueces Bay from the larger expanse of Corpus Christi Bay. The landscape to the west is heavily shaped by the energy industry of the mid-20th century, dotted with numerous oil fields and oil and gas fields near settlements like Agua Dulce and Petronila. Along the barrier system, Padre Island and Mustang Island shield the shallow Laguna Madre, while the southern reaches of the map highlight the intricate drainage into Baffin Bay via Petronila Creek and Agua Dulce Creek. Large landholdings like the Los Laureles Ranch and Chapman Ranch illustrate the transition from agricultural tracts to emerging municipal expansion. Transportation is anchored by the Texas Mexican railroad and several active and inactive aviation sites, including the Corpus Christi CAA and Kingsville CAA.