1952 Map of Port Lavaca East

About this map

Port Lavaca and its coastal neighbors anchor this mid-century survey of the Texas shoreline. The map documents a landscape defined by the convergence of Lavaca Bay, Chocolate Bay, and Matagorda Bay. Inland, the economy of the era is evident through numerous oil wells, the Landing Field, and several Shell Pits. Along the coast, the tiny coastal communities of Alamo Beach and Magnolia Beach sit near significant geographic markers like Gallinipper Point and Indian Point. Of particular interest to local historians is the site of the Historical Monument and the Indianola Cem on Indianola Island, preserving the legacy of a settlement famously impacted by the elements. The intricate network of levee structures further illustrates the ongoing human effort to manage the low-lying terrain between Old Town Lake and the vast bay systems.