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1951 Map of Crane Islands NW, 1955 Print
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1951 Map of Crane Islands NW

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Mustang Island and the northern tip of Padre Island dominate this coastal survey, separated by the narrow inlet of Corpus Christi Pass. The map captures a critical transition in the Texas coastal landscape, documenting the established Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and the newly developed Laguna Madre Causeway connecting the mainland to the barrier islands. Within the Laguna Madre, the Crane Islands sit amidst a complex network of sand and mud flats and the busy Intracoastal Waterway. To the north, Corpus Christi Bay meets the island shore at Shamrock Cove, where an active oil field and numerous spoil banks indicate the industrial and maritime activity of the early 1950s. The detail includes numerous daybeacons and lights used for navigating the shifting coastal channels like Packery Channel and Newport Pass.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain