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1956 Map of Morgans Point, 1977 Print
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1956 Map of Morgans Point

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain