Saint Charles Bay and the surrounding marshlands of the Texas coastal bend define this landscape, where the boundary between Refugio and Aransas counties meets the water. The area is characterized by a complex network of coastal drainages, including the expansive Burgentine Lake and the winding course of Artesian Creek. To the south, the Black Jack Peninsula extends into the bay, serving as a prominent geographical landmark. This 2019 survey documents a sparsely populated rural region dominated by large landholdings and ranching infrastructure, evidenced by roads like Salt Creek Ranch Rd and Zoller Plant Rd. The inland terrain is largely defined by the Salt Creek watershed and the long reach of the Tatton Trail, illustrating the contemporary patterns of land use and maritime access in this low-lying estuary environment.
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1952 · St. Charles Bay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Tivoli
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Mesquite Bay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Tivoli SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Austwell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Tivoli SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Rockport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Vidaurri
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000