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1935 Map of Padre Island NO. 2
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1935 Map of Padre Island NO. 2

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Padre Island stretches across this coastal survey, appearing in its pre-development state during the mid-1930s. This specific section of the barrier island reveals the shifting relationship between the open Gulf of Mexico and the shallow, expansive waters of the Laguna Madre. The map was compiled using aerial photography from the U.S. Army Air Corps, reflecting a period when modern surveying was beginning to utilize flight to chart the dynamic Texas coastline. With no roads, structures, or bridges shown, the sheet emphasizes the natural geography of the region as it was before it became a major recreational destination. The work of W. O. Washington, County Engineer, and the Cameron County Commissioners provided the local control for this federally published record, documenting the pristine shoreline and tidal flats of south Texas.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1935
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.4 x 19.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain