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1952 Map of Lane City SE, 1973 Print
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1952 Map of Lane City SE

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Colorado River winds through the coastal plains along the boundary of Wharton and Matagorda counties, defining a landscape shaped by irrigation and energy extraction. This 1952 topographic survey reveals a sophisticated network of water management, characterized by numerous segments of Abandoned Canal, Pipe Line corridors, and extensive levees protecting the low-lying terrain. The agrarian character of the area is anchored by the East KO Sch, while the industrial footprint of the Texas Gulf Coast is evident in the sprawling North Markham Oil Field and Bay City Oil Field. Natural oxbow lakes and basins, such as Jennings Lake, Silver Lake, and Neal Lake, sit in close proximity to Blue Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the river bottomlands before mid-century modernizations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1973
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