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1954 Map of Port Aransas

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Port Aransas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The barrier islands of the Texas coast define this 1954 topographic study, centered on the strategic maritime junction of Aransas Pass. The settlement of Port Aransas occupies the northern tip of Mustang Island, where the local economy and infrastructure are clearly geared toward the sea. Evidence of the mid-century industrial footprint is visible at the Tank Farm and Humble Basin on Harbor Island, served by the Corpus Christi Channel and Aransas Channel.

Beyond the town, the landscape transitions to the low-lying East Flats and the shorelines of St Joseph Island. For researchers, the map captures specific cultural landmarks like the Port Aransas Cemetery, the isolated Grant Ranch with its associated Windmills, and a Military Reservation situated near the gulf. From the Landing Field to the long North Jetty and South Jetty, the map provides a look at the coastal defenses and transport networks of the post-war era.