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1951 Map of Keller Bay

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Keller Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Matagorda Bay and its complex network of interconnected inlets dominate this coastal study, detailing the shoreline of Calhoun County as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by its transition from open water to marshy terrain, with Indianola Island shielding the entrance to Powderhorn Lake and the narrow Powderhorn Bayou. This era of mapping emphasizes the maritime and industrial activities of the Texas coast, marking offshore features like a Derrick and a Light used for navigation.

Researchers will find several hazards noted on the bay floor, specifically multiple instances of a Sunken Wreck southeast of the coastline. The terrestrial points of interest are sparse, including a Landing Field and several isolated Windmill sites, which reflect the low-lying, often inundated nature of landmarks such as Rupert Point and Mud Point. The map also captures the configuration of Keller Bay and Cox Bay before significant modern coastal modifications.