1952 Map of South of Potrero Lopeno NW

About this map

The shifting sands of the Kenedy County coast define this 1952 landscape, where the ephemeral boundary between the Texas mainland and the Gulf of Mexico is constantly reshaped. Along the western edge, a series of essential water sources including Don Triste Artesian Well and Golondrina Well supported local ranching and survival in an otherwise arid environment. These features are interspersed among dynamic Shifting Sand Dunes, some reaching heights of fifty-six feet, illustrating the volatile nature of the shoreline before modern stabilization. To the east, the deep channel of the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through Laguna Madre and Red Fish Bay, marked by maritime aids and piles. This survey documents a critical maritime corridor and the isolated coastal wells like Mujeres Well and Mescal Artesian Well that once served as vital landmarks for those traversing the sandy plains.