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1955 Map of North Of Port Isabel SW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of North Of Port Isabel SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Padre Island stretches along the South Texas coast in this mid-century survey, capturing a wild barrier landscape defined by shifting sand dunes and vast stretches of sand. Positioned between the Gulf of Mexico and the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre, the map reveals a coastline in flux, shaped by wind and tide rather than urban development.

A solitary oil well stands as a rare sign of industrial exploration amidst the natural terrain. Notable coastal landmarks include the curved inlet of La Punta Larga and the submerged features of Los Bancos de en Medio and Los Tanques. This document, based on 1955 surveys with 1980s photorevisions, provides a focused look at the island's morphology before significant modern expansion, highlighting the intersection of geological change and early resource extraction.