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1954 Map of Fleming

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Fleming
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Holzmark Oil Field and Rock Hill Oil Field dominate the mid-century landscape of Bee County, documenting the intensive energy development along the border with Live Oak County. The regional seat at Beeville serves as the primary hub, surrounded by a network of rural settlements like Cadiz and Clareville. The era’s industrial activity is etched into the terrain through a dense web of pipelines and multiple rail lines, including the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific.

Beyond the oil rigs, the map preserves the locations of vital community centers such as Friendship Ch, Our Lady of Victory, and the Lebanon Cem. Agricultural life persists alongside the petroleum industry, evidenced by the Mule Hill Ranch and Bolland Ranch. The drainage of Poesta Creek and La Parra Creek provides a natural structure to the county's varied topography, while local education is anchored by rural institutions like Central Sch No 1 and Jarrett Sch.