1953 Map of Damon

About this map

Damon Mound dominates the landscape on the Brazoria and Fort Bend county line, rising as a distinct salt dome formation above the surrounding coastal prairie. This 1953 survey captures the area during a period of significant petroleum extraction, evidenced by the extensive Nash Dome Oil Field and the Damon Mound Oil Field. The settlement of Damon sits at the foot of the mound, while the community at Nash Dome is surrounded by tanks and oil wells. Infrastructure follows the industrial needs of the era, featuring an Old Railroad Grade and numerous pipe lines crisscrossing the terrain. Rural education is still represented by the Woodrow School in the northeastern quadrant, serving the families working the land between Turkey Creek and Cow Creek. Drainage canals and ditches reflect the management of the low-lying plains near Pilant Lake and the Evaporating Pond.