1956 Map of Morgans Point

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Baytown dominates the northern landscape of this coastal survey, where the industrial expansion of the mid-20th century meets the intricate wetlands of the Texas Gulf Coast. The map documents a complex infrastructure of Southern Pacific and U S Steel Corp Railroad lines serving the region's energy sector, specifically the Jergins Oil Field and the underwater Cedar Point Oil Field. Between the urban core and the open waters of Galveston Bay, a network of tidal features like Ash Lake and Negrohead Lake persists alongside dredging projects like the Cedar Bayou Channel. Social and educational life is reflected in the numerous local institutions, including the G W Carver Sch, Robert E Lee High Sch, and recreational sites like Camp Sterling (YMCA). This 1969 revision highlights the growth of Morgans Point and the strategic importance of the Houston Ship Channel as it cuts past Hogg Island.