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1963 Map of Angleton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Angleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Brazoria County seat of Angleton underwent significant expansion in the mid-1970s, as evidenced by the purple-tinted urban extensions reaching beyond the city's original 1963 footprint. This coastal prairie landscape is defined by a dense network of petroleum production and water management, with the Chenango Oil Field and Angleton Oil Field dominating the northern and central sections. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as a primary transit corridor, cutting diagonally through the landscape toward the coast.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several scattered landmarks including New Revelation Ch and the associated Revelation Cem. To the west, the winding course of Oyster Creek is flanked by numerous oxbow lakes such as Scoby Lake and Collins Lake, while specialized facilities like the Texas Agricultural Experimental Station and Bailes Airfield reflect the region's diverse economic activities during this period.