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1960 Map of Beaumont West

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Beaumont West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Beaumont expands westward in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape where burgeoning residential suburbs meet the industrial infrastructure of the Texas Gulf Coast. The development of neighborhoods like Calder Highlands and Sunnyside is punctuated by numerous educational and religious institutions, including Sallie Curtis Sch and St Annes Sch. This growth contrasts with the established energy and transit hubs on the city's periphery, such as the South China Oil Field and the Beaumont Municipal Airport.

Water management and transportation define the terrain, with the Neches Canal and the Fresh Water Canal cutting through the lowlands near Hillebrandt Bayou. The area's connectivity is anchored by the crossing of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hebert Cem or the smaller community of Amelia, providing a clear record of the Jefferson County landscape before further 20th-century modernization.