1952 Map of Seadrift

About this map

San Antonio Bay dominates the shoreline of this Calhoun County coastal area, where the settlement of Seadrift serves as the primary hub of activity. The landscape is a complex intersection of natural features and industrial engineering, defined by extensive levee systems and spoil banks that reshape the wetlands. To the north, the Long Mott Oil Field is marked by numerous oil wells, indicating the region's mid-century energy production. Local history is preserved in the presence of the Roemerville Sch and the Seadrift Cem, while the Old Railroad Grade suggests a changing transportation network. The nautical character of the region is evident through Swan Point and various Shell Reefs, which highlight the shallow, resource-rich waters vital to the local economy.