This was a recreation scale model of the town and since it was in a class container, the pic isn't all that clear but it will give you some idea of the docks. The longest dock actually has railroad tracks on it as the train would pull up right next to the ships so they could load and unload freight.
The town moved from higher ground to this area next to Powderhorn Bayou which unfortunately aided in their demise. The elevation was much lower and a prime target for the flooding the hurricane would bring.
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Oh that looks really cool..Maybe try to look online for better maps that can assist you..
I actually bought the map from the museum. Unfortunately this one isn't online, but if I want, I can go to the library at UT. I think they have an extensive map collection. So does TAMU but not sure they have this one. Thanks, Savannah.
I love these old maps and recreations of towns. What are you writing?
Hey Linda, working on a historical western with the hurricane of 1875 as the backdrop. Fascinating stuff.
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