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1933 Map of Flake

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Flake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

Bolivar Peninsula stretches between the Gulf of Mexico and East Bay in this 1931 survey, which captures the narrow coastal landscape before significant modern development. The map prominently features the transportation corridor that defined this stretch of the Texas coast, centered on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad and the parallel State Highway No 124. The small settlement of Flake stands as the primary inland landmark along this route.

In the surrounding waters, nautical details include Hannah Reef and the navigational openings of Ladies Pass and Moodys Pass. Compiled from U.S. Army Air Corps aerial photography, the sheet illustrates the intricate network of marshes and inlets along the bay side, contrasting with the straight line of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Highway No 124 that served as the peninsula’s backbone during the early 1930s.