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1975 Map of Port Aransas

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Port Aransas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Mustang Island and the coastal settlement of Port Aransas dominate this coastal survey, where the dynamic barrier island landscape meets the deep-water channels of the Texas coast. Significant maritime infrastructure is visible, including the Aransas Pass Lighthouse and a dedicated Coast Guard Station guarding the strategic entrance of Aransas Pass. The presence of the Univ of Texas Marine Science Institute and the Horace Caldwell Pier highlights the area's dual identity as a center for research and coastal recreation.

The detailed hydrography traces the Corpus Christi Channel and Lydia Ann Channel, revealing the importance of Humble Basin and the Inner Basin for maritime operations. Inland from the Gulf, the East Flats and Salt Island illustrate the complex tidal environment of the bay side, while the Mustang Beach Landing Strip and Royal Palm Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of the Mustang Beach area.