1952 Map of Lane City

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Colorado River meanders through this coastal prairie landscape, its course flanked by an extensive system of a Levee and a prominent Spoil Bank. In the early 1950s, the region was defined by a mix of agricultural drainage and burgeoning petroleum extraction, evidenced by numerous Oil Wells scattered across the Old Field and surrounding terrain. The settlement of Lane City serves as the primary hub, situated along the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, which provided essential transport for the area's resources. A network of waterways including Jones Creek, Jarvis Creek, and Bosque Creek feed into the main river channel, while a substantial Canal and various Pipe Line segments indicate a heavily managed hydraulic and industrial environment. This topography reflects a period when traditional cattle or farming land was increasingly integrated into the Texas oil economy.