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1984 Map of Beaumont

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Beaumont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Beaumont and the surrounding Piney Woods region are shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by industrial forestry and massive water management projects. The massive Lake Livingston and Lake Conroe dominate the western half, while the Trinity River and Neches River systems carve through the dense timberlands. Large institutional footprints are visible in the northwest, including the Eastham State Prison Farm and Ferguson State Prison Farm.

Conservation efforts are evident in the sprawling Sam Houston National Forest and the fragmented boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve. Settlement patterns follow the established rail corridors, such as the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific lines, connecting timber towns like Kountze and Silsbee to the refining hub of Beaumont. The map documents the intricate network of roads and drainage projects managed by the Mississippi River Commission during this era of Southeast Texas growth.