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1943 Map of Angleton

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Angleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Brazoria County seat of Angleton serves as the focal point for this 1943 survey, situated at the junction of two major Missouri Pacific railroad lines. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Oyster Creek and its associated oxbow lakes, including Lewis Lake and Scoby Lake. To the north and west, smaller settlements like Chenango and Anchor mark the rail corridors, while the Texas Agricultural Experimental Station and the Fairgrounds highlight the local importance of farming and community gatherings.

Evidence of early industrial development is visible through several Oil Well and Gas Well locations scattered across the coastal prairie. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by rural landmarks such as Revelation Ch, Bearle Chapel, and Angleton Cem, providing a detailed view of the community's social fabric before mid-century expansion. The map also records the location of Oyster Creek Sta and Chenango Siding, reflecting the era's reliance on rail transport for both passengers and the agricultural economy.