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1952 Map of Palacios

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Palacios
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Palacios anchors this coastal survey, showing the town's grid and development alongside the deep indentations of Tres Palacios Bay and Matagorda Bay. To the west of the city center lies Camp Hulen, a site of significant local military history, while the Southern Pacific railroad line provides a land-based link to the interior. The landscape is a network of low-lying wetlands and protective engineering, evidenced by the extensive Levee systems guarding against the tides.

Across the water, the settlement of Collegeport sits near the mouth of Pelican Slough, accompanied by the Collegeport Cem and the distinctive landmark of Pepper Hill. The map documents a transition in the mid-20th century, with the Palacios Municipal Airport established on the northwestern edge of town. Coastal features like Coon Island and Oliver Point define the shoreline, while numerous gas wells scattered across the eastern marshlands towards Mad Island Lake indicate the region's burgeoning energy industry.