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1962 Map of Fannett East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Fannett East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Fannett and Cheek stand as primary settlements in this coastal prairie landscape of Jefferson County, where the industrial influence of the oil and gas sector is clearly visible. The terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Taylor Bayou and Hillebrandt Bayou, which are interspersed with several pipelines and industrial landmarks like a Chemical Plant and numerous Oil Wells. The presence of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad line alongside Steinhagen Road illustrates the era's transport corridor connecting these rural communities.

Local family history is anchored by the Broussard Cem and Landrum Cem, while the emergence of mid-century recreation is evident in the Bayou Din Golf Club and Port Arthur Country Club near La Belle. The map captures a specific moment when traditional bayou drainage and modern infrastructure, such as the Jefferson Canal Road and various pumping stations, were integrated to manage the flat, water-dense geography.