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1943 Map of San Luis Pass

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of San Luis Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Galveston Island terminates at its southwestern tip in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the shifting sands of the Texas coast. The shoreline is dominated by West Beach, where a solitary Telephone Line runs parallel to the coast, serving as a rare piece of infrastructure in this maritime environment. Near the tip of the island, the San Luis Coast Guard Sta stands as a vital outpost overlooking the treacherous waters of San Luis Pass.

The map illustrates the dynamic geography between West Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting the barrier island system including San Luis Island and Follets Island. The absence of bridges or major development at this time reflects the area's isolation prior to modern coastal expansion, offering a clear view of the natural inlets and the administrative boundary between Galveston and Brazoria counties as they were defined in the early 1940s.