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1955 Map of Port Isabel NW, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Port Isabel NW

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Padre Island stretches across this mid-1950s survey as a landscape of shifting dunes and deposits, defined by extensive tracts of Sand and Mud along the coast. The transition from the open Gulf of Mexico to the sheltered waters of Laguna Madre reveals a barrier island environment before extensive modern development. Human engineering is visible in the Intracoastal Waterway, where a project depth of 12 feet is maintained alongside designated Spoil Areas. Near the southern portion of the island, Andy Bowie Park and a prominent Levee near Long Point indicate the early infrastructure of public spaces and coastal management. The presence of numerous Piles and a Light within the laguna underscores the importance of maritime navigation in this shallow estuary system.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain