1955 Map of Daisetta

About this map

The salt dome and oil field operations of Daisetta and Hull dominate this mid-century survey of the Southeast Texas coastal plain. This industrial activity is deeply integrated into the landscape, evidenced by the Daisetta Swamp, numerous oil tanks, and the Merchant Drainage Canal that dissects the area. The map illustrates a region where timber and petroleum interests met the rural agricultural life of Liberty County. Small farming communities and family-named landmarks like Tanner Settlement and Hawkins Hill are scattered throughout the Long Island Woods, while the southern reaches show the influence of the Southern Pacific Railroad connecting Raywood and Devers. Traditional landmarks such as Sacred Heart Ch and Oak Dale Cem sit alongside more modern additions like the Magnolia Ridge Country Club and the Darrell Airport, capturing the post-war development of the Texas Gulf Coast.