1952 Map of St. Charles Bay SE

About this map

Matagorda Island and St Joseph Island dominate this coastal survey, separated by the narrow passage of Cedar Bayou. The mid-century landscape is defined by its barrier island geography, where extensive Sand Dunes meet the vast Gulf of Mexico. On the landward side, the intricate network of Mud Flats and shallow waters such as Mesquite Bay and Vinson Slough illustrate the dynamic environment of the Texas Gulf Coast. Human activity in this remote stretch is sparse but specific, centered around the Wynne Ranch and Cedar Point. The presence of scattered Windmills and an isolated Oil Well speaks to the era's ranching and emerging mineral interests. The boundary between Aransas and Calhoun Counties cuts across the bay, marking administrative lines in a territory primarily shaped by wind and tide.