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1943 Map of Chocolate Bayou

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Chocolate Bayou snakes through the coastal prairie of Brazoria County in this 1943 survey, a landscape defined by its winding waterways and burgeoning energy infrastructure. The settlement of Liverpool serves as the primary hub, situated where the Missouri Pacific railroad crosses the bayou. This era reveals a transition from traditional livestock and spiritual gatherings, such as the Gulf Coast Camp Meeting Ground, toward industrial development. Scattered Oil Wells and a Pumping Sta near the Briscoe Canal indicate the early 20th-century rush for resources and water management in the Texas Gulf Coast. Local life is anchored by the Liverpool School and Parker School, while the presence of Chocolate Springs and the Liverpool Cemetery offers specific points of interest for those tracing family history in this corner of the Brazosport area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain