1968 Map of Port Aransas

About this map

The coastal community of Port Aransas serves as the focal point for this mid-1970s coastal survey, situated at the critical junction where Aransas Pass connects the Gulf of Mexico to the protected waters of Corpus Christi Bay. This era shows the developed townsite organized along Station St and the emerging shoreline of Mustang Beach. The landscape is defined by the heavy maritime infrastructure of the Aransas Pass Channel, flanked by the North Jetty and South Jetty. Academic and navigational landmarks, such as the Univ of Texas Marine Science Institute and the historic Aransas Pass Lighthouse on Harbor Island, indicate the area's dual role as a research hub and a vital shipping corridor. Notable local features like the Horace Caldwell Pier and the Mustang Beach Landing Strip reflect the growing recreational and accessibility needs of the barrier island.