1995 Map of Francitas NE

About this map

Oil and gas infrastructure dominates this coastal Texas landscape, where the Mauritz Oil Field and Little Kentucky Oil Field intersect a complex network of pipelines. Tracing the convergence of Jackson, Matagorda, and Wharton counties, the map reveals a region defined by extraction and drainage. Waterways like East Carancahua Creek and Moccasin Creek meander through a grid of siphons, flumes, and levees, illustrating the intensive water management required for the surrounding fields. An interesting historical note is found in the center, where an indefinite boundary marks long-standing surveying ambiguities between Jackson and Matagorda counties. Further south, the North Francitas Oil Field includes a landing strip, signaling the specialized transportation needs of the mid-century petroleum industry.