1951 Map of Keller Bay

About this map

Keller Bay and the surrounding coastal waters of Matagorda Bay dominate this mid-century survey of the Texas Gulf Coast. The map reveals a maritime landscape defined by its shifting shorelines and navigational hazards, most notably the multiple instances of a Sunken Wreck resting in the shallow waters off Indianola Island. This area, situated between Lavaca Bay and Redfish Lake, reflects a period when coastal activity was marked by a few isolated landmarks such as a Windmill and scattered Derrick structures. The intricate marshlands and inlets near Indianola Bayou and Powderhorn Lake provide a detailed look at the geography of this specific reach of Calhoun County before significant modern development, showing a shoreline punctuated by prominent features like Rupert Point and Sand Point.