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1964 Map of Freeport

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Freeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Freeport and its industrial waterfront dominate this mid-century coastal survey, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of the Old Brazos River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The expansion of the local economy is evident in the specialized maritime infrastructure, including the Brazosport Turning Basin, Upper Turning Basin, and the extensive Dow Barge Canal. Residential growth is centered in neighborhoods like Velasco Heights, supported by community institutions such as Brazosport High Sch and the Jane Long Sch.

The coastal margin reveals the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico, with Surfside Beach and Quintana Beach flanking the Freeport Harbor Channel. Further inland, the map captures the transition from heavy industry, marked by a large Chemical Plant, to the low-lying marshes and water bodies like Bryan Lake and Horseshoe Lake. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary terrestrial artery, linking the industrial harbor to the broader Texas rail network.