The low-lying coastal plains of Jefferson County are defined by a complex network of drainage channels and energy infrastructure as they appeared in 2013. The bifurcating waters of N Fork Taylor Bayou and S Fork Taylor Bayou dominate the southern landscape, while man-made water management is evident in the Gallier Canal and various drainage features like Vogel Gully and Ground Bridge Gully. This topography reflects the regional reliance on both agriculture and industrial extraction, with the Gilbert Ranch Oil Field and Marrs Mclean Gas Field occupying significant acreage alongside the Broussard Farm Airport. Small settlements such as Fannett and Morey serve as local hubs, connected by a grid of rural roads including Hamshire Rd and Gilbert Rd, which navigate the subtle rises of the terrain like Pignut Island.
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1932 · Beaumont
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Stowell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Fannett East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1945 · Fannett East
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1945 · Nolte
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1950 · Houston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Beaumont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Sour Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Houston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Beaumont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000