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2010 Map of Virginia Point

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Virginia Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Virginia Point serves as the threshold between the Texas mainland and the Galveston island landscape, dominated by the heavy infrastructure of the Galveston Causeway and the Gulf Fwy. This coastal corridor is defined by complex water systems, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through West Bay, separating mainland communities like Bayou Vista from the low-lying island developments of Tiki Island and Flamingo Isles.

Railroad history is deeply etched into the landscape at Texas City Junction and the Texas City Terminal Junction, reflecting the industrial significance of Texas City and La Marque. Beyond the modern transport arteries, the map details established local sites including the La Marque Cemetery and Mainland Memorial Cemetery, alongside the wildlife-rich waters surrounding North Deer Island and Middle Deer Island. The residential layout of Anderson Ways at the southern edge highlights the thin strip of habitable land along the bay's margin.