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1957 Map of Mauriceville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mauriceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Industrial and agricultural development in Orange County is meticulously documented in this mid-century survey, which tracks the evolution of the landscape near the Sabine River. The area is a critical junction for rail transport, featuring the intersection of the Southern Pacific, Kansas City Southern, and Missouri Pacific lines. These corridors facilitated the growth of timber and oil interests, evidenced by numerous Oil Wells and a Borrow Pit near Mauriceville.

Smaller settlements and residential expansions like Kinard Estates and Lemonville appear alongside older local landmarks. Genealogists will find the locations of Wilkinson Cem, Parish Cem, and St Marys Cem particularly useful for tracing family history. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage and water management features, including an Abandoned Canal, several sections of Levee, and the winding paths of Adams Bayou and Gum Gully.