1989 Map of Corpus Christi

About this map

Corpus Christi Bay and the extensive barrier island systems of the Texas Gulf Coast dominate this topographic-bathymetric study. The map illustrates a region heavily shaped by military presence and coastal industry, notably featuring the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and Kingsville Naval Air Station, alongside commercial infrastructure like the Texas Mexican RR. Beyond the urban centers, the landscape transitions into the preserved stretches of the Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island State Park. The intricate hydrography of the region is documented in detail, from the inland reaches of Baffin Bay and Cayo del Grullo to the bathymetric contours of the Gulf of Mexico. Smaller communities such as Vattmannville, Petronila, and Loyola Beach provide essential reference points for local history, while landmarks like the University of Corpus Christi and various regional airports trace the late 20th-century development of Nueces Bay and the surrounding South Texas coastal plain.