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1951 Map of Keller Bay

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Keller Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Matagorda Bay and its complex network of secondary inlets dominate this 1951 topographic survey of the Calhoun County coast. The geography is defined by a series of narrow peninsulas and marshy points, such as Rupert Point and Sand Point, which separate the deeper waters from Keller Bay and Lavaca Bay. These shallow estuaries were vital to the local fishing and maritime economy of the mid-century, evidenced by the numerous soundings and hydrographic details sourced from USC&GS charts.

Maritime hazards and infrastructure are clearly noted, including a Sunken Wreck in the bay and several Derricks indicative of coastal energy exploration. On the southern shore, Indianola Bayou and Powderhorn Lake provide a look at the tidal landscape near the historic port area, while a small Landing Field and scattered Windmills mark the sparse human footprint on the surrounding flats and points.