1968 Map of Port Aransas

About this map

Port Aransas sits at the northern tip of Mustang Island, serving as a focal point for maritime activity where the Corpus Christi Channel meets the Gulf of Mexico during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by its strategic position between Harbor Island and St Joseph Island, connected by the deep-water Aransas Pass. Local landmarks like the Aransas Pass Lighthouse and the Univ of Texas Marine Science Institute highlight the area's dual role as a navigational waypoint and a center for coastal study. Along the shoreline, the Mustang Beach Landing Strip and the Horace Caldwell Pier suggest a growing mid-century recreation and aviation presence. Further south on the island, the Royal Palm Cem and small developments at Mustang Beach and Holiday Beach provide valuable location data for genealogists tracking family ties to these barrier island communities.