1955 Map of Almeda

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Blue Ridge State Prison Farm anchors the western edge of this 1950s landscape, illustrating the institutional presence in the region during the mid-century. The map captures a transition from agricultural land to industrial and infrastructure development, evidenced by the Blue Ridge Field oil and gas activity and the complex web of pipelines crossing the terrain. Small communities like Almeda and Fresno sit along the Missouri Pacific railroad, serving as focal points for local social life with landmarks such as Mt Corinth Ch and the Arcola-Fresno Cem. Water management is central to the area's geography, shown through the engineered path of the American Canal and natural drainage of Mustang Bayou and Clear Creek. The inclusion of specialized sites like Keightley Hospital and the Television Tower (KTRK) reflects the growing complexity of the suburbanizing Texas coastal plain.