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1943 Map of Smith Point, 1954 Print
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1943 Map of Smith Point

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Smith Point projects into the confluence of Trinity Bay, Galveston Bay, and East Bay in this coastal survey based on 1940s aerial photography. The landscape is defined by the critical maritime infrastructure of the Texas coast, centered on the Trinity River Channel and the Houston Ship Channel. Along the marshy coastline, the small settlement of Smith Point is surrounded by a network of windmills and early oil wells, signaling the burgeoning petroleum industry that would come to dominate the region. The map captures the intricate geography of the shoreline before significant modern alteration, featuring the Vingt-et-un Islands and various coastal landmarks like Morgan Point and Trout Pt. This study offers a clear view of the mid-century relationship between small-scale ranching and the industrial maritime traffic moving through the bay system.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain