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1994 Map of Virginia Point

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Virginia Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The industrial and coastal interface of Texas City and the northern reaches of Galveston Island define this 1990s-era coastal landscape. This survey documents a complex network of man-made waterways and reclaimed land, centered on the Village of Tiki Island and the residential finger canals of Bayou Vista. Further inland, the urban development of La Marque and Highland is marked by a concentration of community landmarks, including Rising Star Cem, First United Methodist, and several local schools.

The map reveals the significance of maritime infrastructure to the region's economy, showing the Industrial Canal and the Turning Basin adjacent to Texas City. At the critical junction of Virginia Point, the rail and road connections transition from the mainland toward Galveston. Meanwhile, the natural topography of Jones Bay and West Bay is punctuated by islands such as North Deer Island and South Deer Island, illustrating the delicate balance between heavy industrial utility and the surrounding tidal flats.