1952 Map of Palacios

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.