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1952 Map of Riviera Beach

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Riviera Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Cayo Del Grullo dominates this coastal Texas landscape where the waters of Baffin Bay meet the inlets of Laguna Salada and Laguna De Los Olmos. Along the shoreline, the small settlements of Loyola Beach and Riviera Beach provide access to the bay, while the southern shore is marked by La Parra Landing in Kenedy County. The interior reveals a working landscape characterized by oil exploration, featuring Oil Wells and specific sites like Challo Well 8.

A notable remnant of World War II-era military presence is the US Naval Reservation Auxiliary Field 55, noted here as inactive following the post-war drawdown. The terrain is dotted with artesian wells such as Las Puertas Artesian Well and Loma Prieta Artesian Well, essential for ranching and settlement in this semi-arid coastal environment. Family-named landmarks like Robbins Esc and coastal points like Drum Pt and Sandy Hook further define the local geography.