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1952 Map of Lane City

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

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Lane City sits at the center of a landscape defined by petroleum extraction and hydraulic management in the early 1950s. The region is heavily marked by the energy industry, with an extensive network of Oil Wells and a specifically designated Old Field indicating a mature drilling landscape. The Colorado River meanders through the quadrangle, flanked by an intricate system of protective Levee structures and several tributaries, including Jarvis Creek and Jones Creek.

Industrial transportation is anchored by the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, which runs parallel to the river and serves the local economy. Notable water features like the Water Hole and Bosque Creek punctuate the coastal plain, while the presence of a Spoil Bank and numerous Windmill sites suggests a terrain heavily modified for both drainage and ranching. The map captures the exact intersection of the Wharton and Matagorda county lines during a period of peak oil production.