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1952 Map of Pass Cavallo SW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Pass Cavallo SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Matagorda Island Air Force Base dominates this coastal landscape, showing a significant military presence on the barrier island during the mid-20th century. The base layout is accompanied by an extensive Bombing and Gunnery Range stretching toward the northeast. This area of Calhoun County is defined by the complex interface of the Gulf of Mexico and the shallower waters of Espiritu Santo Bay, joined by the strategic opening of Pass Cavallo.

Maritime and military infrastructure are central to the map, including a Control Tower, a small Cem, and the U S Coast Guard Station situated near the inlet. The presence of a Telephone Line running the length of the island suggests the degree of development required to maintain these outposts. The surrounding waters are dotted with smaller landforms like Farwell Island and Vanderveer Island, along with a prominent Mud Flat and tidal features like Fish Pond.