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1952 Map of South of Potrero Lopeno NW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of South of Potrero Lopeno NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Laguna Madre and Red Fish Bay dominate this coastal survey along the Texas shoreline in Kenedy County. The landscape is defined by a series of Shifting Sand Dunes that range in height from 12 to 58 feet, creating a dynamic barrier between the mainland and the Gulf. Running through the center of the bays is the Intracoastal Waterway, noted with a project depth of 12 feet and lined with numerous Piles to guide maritime traffic.

Water sources are the primary evidence of human activity in this coastal environment. Several named wells, including the Don Triste Artesian Well and Mescal Artesian Well, are scattered among the dunes, while windmills like Golondrina Well (Windmill) and Mota Mesquite Well (Windmill) mark vital points of infrastructure for local ranching or maritime needs. To the east, the map detail fades into extensive Sand and Mud Flats that shift with the tides and meteorological conditions.