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1953 Map of Boling

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Boling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Industrial and agricultural development define this landscape along the Fort Bend and Wharton county line. The Boling Oil Field dominates the central terrain, marked by a dense concentration of oil wells, tanks, and pipelines stretching toward Newgulf. This company town was built around the sulfur industry, evidenced by the extensive network of the Sulphur Ditch, Salt Water Canal, and large reservoirs. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the settlements of Boling and Iago, facilitating the transport of local resources.

Away from the industrial corridors, the San Bernard River and Caney Creek wind through a complex system of sloughs and ridges, including Turkey Elm Ridge and Peach Break. Local history is preserved in the placement of the Shiloh Cem, Snake Creek Cem, and Routt Point Church. The presence of an Airport and an inactive Gravel Pit further illustrates the diverse land use in this coastal prairie region during the mid-20th century.