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1952 Map of La Ward

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of La Ward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

La Ward sits at the center of this coastal prairie landscape, serving as a hub for the agricultural and extractive industries of mid-century Jackson County. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the settlement, facilitating the movement of local goods near several mapped Oil Wells. The hydrology of the region is defined by the winding paths of West Carancahua Creek and East Carancahua Creek, which converge as they flow toward the head of Carancahua Bay.

A network of Levees and numerous Windmills dot the terrain, reflecting the constant management of water for ranching or rice farming. Near the confluence of the creeks, a designated Ferry point indicates a traditional crossing over the East Carancahua, a vital link in the local transportation network before modern bridge infrastructure dominated the coastal plains. Along the western edge, Keller Creek meanders through the low-lying flats, further illustrating the complex drainage patterns of this Gulf Coast environment.