1952 Map of Potrero Lopeno SW

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Laguna Madre dominates this 1950s coastal survey, revealing the intricate geography of the Texas shoreline before extensive modern development. The map details a vital maritime corridor, showing the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the shallow waters between the mainland and the shifting dunes of Padre Island. A series of Spoil Banks line the channel, a direct result of dredging operations to maintain navigable depths. Inland, the landscape of Rincon de San Jose is marked by tidal flats and the Verrendos Artesian Well, indicating the importance of freshwater sources in this saline environment. An isolated Oil Derrick standing in the bay reflects the era's expanding petroleum exploration. The interplay of Sand and Mud across the Mesquite Rincon and Southeast Pt illustrates a dynamic coastal system defined by wind and tide.