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1952 Map of Turtle Bay

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Turtle Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Camp Hulen occupies a prominent position on the shoreline of Turtle Bay and Tres Palacios Bay in this mid-century topographic survey of the Texas coast. The map illustrates a complex coastal environment where freshwater systems like Buttermilk Slough and Turtle Creek meet the expansive waters of Matagorda Bay. Significant aviation and communication infrastructure is present, including the Palacios Municipal Airport and the Palacios Radio Range Station, reflecting the area's strategic importance during and after the war years.

The map's detail extends to the intricate network of wetlands and tidal flats, specifically naming Sartwelle Lakes and geographic features such as Turtle Point and Shell Beach. The intersection of Jackson, Matagorda, and Calhoun counties creates a convergence of boundaries near Carancahua Bay. Local social landmarks, including the El Campo Club, provide insight into the recreational and communal life of this coastal region during the early 1950s.