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1952 Map of Port Lavaca East

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Port Lavaca East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Indianola Island stands as a central feature along the Texas coastline in the early 1950s, holding deep local history through the Indianola Cem and a nearby Historical Monument. This survey reveals a landscape of tidal flats and shell-bottomed waters, where the Matagorda Bay and Lavaca Bay meet. The map documents a coastal economy transitioning between traditional maritime life and industrial growth, evidenced by scattered Oil Wells and Shell Pits alongside small settlements like Magnolia Beach and Alamo Beach.

A complex network of Levees and drainage systems crisscrosses the low-lying terrain near Old Town Lake, pointing to the ongoing efforts to manage the wetlands for agriculture or industry. To the northwest, the edge of Port Lavaca is visible, including the Wilkins Sch and a local Landing Strip. The map also captures significant nautical hazards and landmarks such as Gallinipper Reef and Rhodes Point, essential for those navigating these shallow Texas bays.