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2010 Map of Lake Stephenson

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lake Stephenson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Trinity Bay and East Bay define this coastal landscape on the edge of the Gulf, where a complex network of wetlands and tidal inlets shapes the local geography. The area's economic character is clearly marked by the presence of significant petroleum infrastructure, including the White Lake Oil Field, Mays Oil Field, and Lake Stephenson Oil Field. These energy resources are situated amongst prominent water bodies like Lake Stephenson, Wallis Lake, and Lake Surprise, illustrating the close proximity of industry to the fragile coastal ecosystem.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Frankland Cemetery near Frankland Point, a quiet landmark at the end of Frankland Rd. The transition from the open waters of the bays to the interior is mediated by extensive marshlands such as Gordy Marsh and Willow Marsh, while roads like Smith Point Rd provide the primary terrestrial access through these low-lying reaches. This survey captures a moment when the coastal marsh was both a site of natural drainage through Lone Oak Bayou and a productive landscape for resource extraction.