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1943 Map of Flake

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Flake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Bolivar Peninsula serves as the focal point for this 1943 War Department survey, depicting a narrow strip of land separating the Gulf of Mexico from the intricate waters of Galveston Bay and East Bay. The landscape is dominated by the strategic infrastructure of the era, including the Intracoastal Waterway and a prominent Lookout Tower positioned near the small settlement of Flake.

Genealogists and local researchers will find the Port Bolivar Cem clearly marked along the peninsula's spine, adjacent to the route of State Route 87. The coastal geography is highly detailed, showing several aquatic channels such as Government Pass, Ladies Pass, and Moody Pass, alongside the expansive Hanna Reef. This survey captures the peninsula during a period of wartime vigilance, as indicated by the lookout and the coordinated efforts of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Tennessee Valley Authority.