1952 Map of Riviera Beach

About this map

Coastal settlements along the brackish reaches of Baffin Bay define this 1952 study, which captures the intersection of ranching, military history, and the Gulf Coast environment. The map details the shores of Cayo Del Grullo and Laguna Salada, where the local landscape is marked by unique features like Robbins Esc and the small community at Loyola Beach. Of particular historical interest is the U S Naval Reservation Auxiliary Field 65 (Inactive) located near the Kleberg-Kenedy county line, illustrating the region's mid-century strategic role. Inland, the map reveals a pattern of resource extraction and water management through numerous oil wells and sites like Loma Prieta Artesian Well and Las Puertas Artesian Well. These landmarks, alongside coastal points like Drum Pt and Sandy Hook, provide a precise look at the area before later 20th-century developments altered the character of the shoreline.