Cross Sections of Brazos River Jetties

The Cross Sections of the Brazos River Jetties are technical drawings that show the structure and engineering design of the jetties built at the mouth of the Brazos River in Texas. These jetties were constructed to control the flow of the river and improve navigation by preventing sediment from blocking the channel. The cross-section views reveal how layers of stone, wood, and other materials were used to strengthen the barriers against water pressure and erosion. Such drawings are essential for understanding how civil engineers planned and maintained coastal and river infrastructure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.