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1943 Map of Virginia Point

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Virginia Point serves as the strategic gateway to Galveston Island in this coastal survey, where the massive Galveston Causeway anchors the land-to-sea transition. The landscape is a complex network of industrial rail lines, including the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe Lines, converging near Texas City Junction to support the regional shipping economy. Beyond the industrial corridors of Lamarque and the Texas City Terminal, the map details a delicate coastal environment of marshy bayous and sheltered waters. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through West Bay, passing landmarks like North Deer Island and South Deer Island. For historians, the alignment of these early railroads and the presence of scattered oil wells along Highland Bayou illustrate the mid-century intersection of transportation and natural resource extraction on the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain