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1959 Map of Grand Saline

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Grand Saline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Sabine River defines the landscape of this 1950s survey, winding through a region where petroleum and salt industries have reshaped the terrain. The presence of the Van Oil Field and the Nolan-Edwards Oil Field indicates the intense energy production of the era, while the Salt Ponds and a Disposal Well near Grand Saline highlight the local mineral economy. This transition from agricultural roots to industrial resource extraction is further evidenced by the Texas and Pacific railroad line, which provides a primary transportation corridor between the regional hubs.

Local history is preserved in the network of rural institutions like Sand Springs Ch, Owlett Green, and the Friendship Sch. Traces of older river commerce remain visible at Collins Ferry, even as newer infrastructure like the Filtration Plant and various pipelines signify modernization. For genealogists, the map identifies small family-linked sites such as the Pace Cem and Oakes Cem, offering a detailed look at East Texas settlement patterns before significant late-century development.