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1952 Map of Point Comfort

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Point Comfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Industrial expansion along the Texas coast defines this 1952 study, later updated to show the massive footprint of refining and processing facilities at Point Comfort. The landscape is a complex intersection of land and water, where the Lavaca River empties into Lavaca Bay and Swan Lake. Large-scale infrastructure dominates the eastern shore, including a sprawling Oil Field and an extensive Spoil Bank, linked to the interior by the Point Comfort and Northern railroad.

Across the water, the edge of Port Lavaca appears near Noble Point, while the bay itself is marked by maritime hazards and landmarks like Gallinipper Reef. Revisions from the 1970s, noted in purple, document the growth of the local Trailer Park and several substations, illustrating the rapid mid-century development of this Calhoun County industrial hub. The survey also captures smaller environmental details like Smugglers Bayou and the winding course of Huisache Creek.