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TailStalker · Horse Mullet Joined: 11 May 2014 Posts: 131

Anyone happen to know what the 2 areas are/were on here that look like racetracks lol? This is just SW of PITA island, and definitely looks like something man made and for a purpose.

foghorn · Finger Mullet Joined: 07 Aug 2018 Posts: 29

It looks like its part of the Laureles Division of King Ranch which was the largest producing cattle and horse division. Maybe something related to that? Theres also what looks like part of an old cattle bridge at the NW tip to connect it to the mainland.
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your mom · Guest

As a veteran horse player who has viewed many racetracks on satellite images that sure does look like a horse track. At 5-6 furlongs it also matches the typical distance for a training track for thoroughbreds. The other one beside it (north) is in the style of a European configuration for a training track (sometimes a turf course). It may not be that but it sure looks like it to me, especially being side by side. Thanks for the pic. Very interesting. I know they bred and raced Assault (Only triple crown winner ever from Texas). among many other very nice racehorses.

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

That's Cool we need Speckled Trout and or Uncle D perhaps Becky to answer this historical question!

Good topic.

Thanks!
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Rebecca of Sunnybrookfarm · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 3973

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Grandpa · Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:57 pm Post subject:

dredge material placement area (DMPA)

Took me a minute but I figured it out (used the search function)