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1943 Map of Juliff

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Darrington State Prison Farm anchors the lower portion of this Brazoria County landscape, reflecting the agricultural and institutional character of the region during the early 1940s. The area is defined by the winding course of Oyster Creek and the intricate drainage of Chocolate Bayou, supporting a rural economy that relied on the Briscoe Canal and numerous lakes such as Thompson Lake and Brushy Lake. The map details a network of small settlements and community centers, including Juliff, Iowa Colony, and Sandy Point. Social and educational life is marked by several local institutions, from Mustang Sch to St Phillip Ch. The presence of the Airway Beacon and multiple Oil Wells signals the mid-century modernization of the Texas Gulf Coast, while the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad provides the vital transit link through these prairie lands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain