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2013 Map of Beaumont East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Beaumont East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Spindletop Hill and the legendary Lucas Gusher Spindletop Oil Field anchor the southern landscape of this 2013 survey, marking the site of the historic Texas oil boom. The map detail highlights the industrial legacy of the region, from the active Rose City Oil Field to the Spindletop Oil Field and Spindletop Springs. These petroleum landmarks are interspersed with early 20th-century settlements like Guffey, Gladys, and McFadden, which grew alongside the burgeoning energy economy.

The Neches River and its intricate network of waterways, including Brakes Bayou and the Port Arthur Canal, define the eastern edge of the Beaumont Commercial District. Local history is preserved through several family and community landmarks, such as Magnolia Cem, Sullivan Cem, and the South Texas State Fairground. This record provides a clear view of how transit corridors like Interstate 10 and Old Hwy 90 have integrated with the older river-and-rail infrastructure of Jefferson County.