1961 Map of Mont Belvieu

About this map

Barbers Hill dominates this landscape, rising above the surrounding coastal plains as a prominent salt dome and focal point for the Barbers Hill Oil Field. This elevated landform serves as the foundation for the town of Mont Belvieu, which sits atop the geological feature. The map captures an era of heavy industrial infrastructure, evidenced by the dense network of pipelines, oil wells, and sludge pits concentrated around the dome and the nearby Jergins Oil Field.