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1952 Map of Riviera Beach

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Riviera Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The coastal transition of the Wild Horse Desert meets the saltwater inlets of the Texas Riviera in this early 1950s survey. Shoreline settlements like Loyola Beach and Riviera Beach overlook the expansive waters of Cayo del Grullo, where the landscape is a complex network of tidal flats, sand, and mud. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense distribution of named water sources such as the Zacahuistle Well, Madero Well, and Huisache Well, reflecting the vital importance of groundwater for ranching operations like the Jaboncillos Ranch.

The presence of Naval Auxiliary Field No 32 and Field No 33 marks the era's military footprint, even as they are noted as inactive. The southern reach of the map follows the Kleberg and Kenedy County line along Laguna Salada, leading toward La Parra Landing on the shores of Baffin Bay. This maritime and ranching geography is captured before modern coastal development altered the character of these isolated bayside outposts.