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1955 Map of Daisetta

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Daisetta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Oil production and irrigation networks define the landscape of eastern Texas in the mid-1950s. The town of Daisetta sits at the heart of an active Oil Field, surrounded by a complex system of canals and drainage ditches including the Merchant Canal and Long Island Cove. To the south, the Texas and New Orleans Highway and the Southern Pacific railroad corridor connect the settlements of Raywood, Ames, and Devers, illustrating the vital transportation links between the region's agricultural and industrial centers.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous rural landmarks. Small settlements such as Tanner Settlement and Moss Hill appear alongside country churches like Mt Calvary Ch and North Hill Ch. The presence of several private airstrips, including Burson Landing Field and Darrell Airport, suggests the importance of light aviation for both industry and local transport during this era of growth.