1952 Map of Port Lavaca East

About this map

Port Lavaca and the coastal reaches of Matagorda Bay define this 1952 study, which captures the industrial and maritime character of the Texas shoreline before significant modern expansion. The map detail highlights the legacy of older settlements along the water's edge, including Alamo Beach and Magnolia Beach. A prominent Historical Monument and the Indianola Cem on Indianola Island mark the site of the vanished port of Indianola, once a primary gateway to Texas before its destruction by 19th-century hurricanes. Inland, the landscape is crisscrossed by an extensive Levee system and dotted with numerous Oil Wells, illustrating the mid-century petroleum economy. Coastal geography is meticulously charted, from the hazards of Gallinipper Reef to the quiet waters of Chocolate Bay and Mud Lake, providing a clear record of the shifting Gulf Coast environment.