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1952 Map of Matagorda

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Matagorda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The town of Matagorda sits at a critical junction of river, rail, and sea, serving as the focal point for this coastal survey. The Colorado River winds through a complex delta system, flanked by significant landforms such as Wild Cow Island and Selkirk Island. The arrival of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad terminates within the town grid, while an Old Railroad Grade to the northeast suggests shifting transport priorities in the early mid-century.

South of the settlement, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the marshes, separating the mainland from the extensive Matagorda Peninsula and East Matagorda Bay. Local infrastructure is well-documented, including a Pontoon Bridge crossing the river and a Gaging Station monitoring the flow. Genealogists will find the Matagorda Cem noted just east of the main town site, while watermen can trace historical shorelines near Raymond Landing and Boiler Bayou.