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1961 Map of Lake Stephenson

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lake Stephenson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Gordy Marsh and Willow Marsh dominate this coastal landscape along the northern edge of East Bay and Trinity Bay. The area shows a specialized mid-century industrial economy centered on petroleum extraction, evidenced by the extensive Lake Stephenson Oil Field, Mays Field, and White Lake Field. Small ranching or agricultural outposts like Lone Oak, Jackson, and Pasture sit near the intricate network of tidal waters and bayous.

Coastal hydrology is central to this geography, featuring Lake Surprise, Lake Stephenson, and Wallis Lake. The presence of a Landing Strip and numerous Drill Holes among the wetlands highlights the logistical efforts required to operate in this waterlogged terrain. Family history is anchored at the Frankland Cem, while the southern coastline is marked by Stephenson Point, showing the natural intersection of the Texas shoreline and the Trinity River Channel.