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1943 Map of Flake

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Bolivar Peninsula separates the churning waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the shallow reaches of East Bay and Galveston Bay in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by its maritime exposure, where narrow passages like Ladies Pass and Moodys Pass cut through coastal features such as Hannah Reef. The small settlement of Flake and the nearby Parrs Grove represent the sparse interior habitation of the time, while a Lookout Tower serves as a critical vantage point for the exposed coastline. Land use patterns are further revealed by the location of Port Bolivar Cem, situated away from the marshy shoreline. To the southwest, Oyster Lake provides a protected pocket of water, illustrating the intricate shoreline geometry of this Texas coastal barrier before more modern developments transformed the peninsula.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain