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1934 Map of La Coma

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of La Coma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The coastal wetlands and winding resacas of Cameron County define this 1929 survey of the Texas Gulf Coast. Sinuous waterways like Resaca de la Gringa and Resaca de los Cuates snake across the low-lying terrain, illustrating the complex hydrological history of the Rio Grande delta before modern drainage systems were fully realized. The sparsely populated landscape is anchored by rural outposts such as La Coma Ranch and the small settlement of Abney at the junction of the Missouri Pacific railroad.

Transportation follows the high ground, with the Buena Vista Road providing a primary north-south artery through the salt flats and dunes near Laguna Madre. Localized landmarks like the Loma la Jauja hill and the bird-rich waters of Laguna de los Patos offer specific points of interest for genealogists and environmental historians studying the early 20th-century character of the Laguna Atascosa region. The shoreline features natural points such as Moranco Blanco and the small coastal landing at Holly Beach.