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1956 Map of Corpus Christi

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Corpus Christi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Corpus Christi waterfront and the sprawling coastal plains of South Texas are documented here during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The map details the intricate shoreline from St Joseph Island and Mustang Island down to the Penascal Rincon, defining the protected waters of Laguna Madre and Baffin Bay. Inland, the landscape is a network of agricultural settlements and industrial activity, characterized by numerous Oil fields and Oil and gas fields that dotted the region.

Rail infrastructure, including the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico and the Missouri Pacific, connects established towns like Kingsville and Robstown to the port. Significant aviation landmarks of the era are also present, such as the Robstown Airpark and the Kingsville CAA Sta, reflecting the importance of air travel and military transit in the post-war coastal economy. This survey serves as a vital record of the South Texas brush country before the extensive modern developments along Nueces Bay and Oso Bay.