1961 Map of Moss Bluff

About this map

The Trinity River winds through a complex landscape of wetlands and industrial infrastructure in this detailed survey of Liberty County. The northern reaches of the map are dominated by the South Liberty Oil Field and the Raymond Oil Field, where numerous oil wells, sumps, and intricate pipelines mark the mid-century energy economy. These industrial sites sit in stark contrast to the serpentine river bends below, such as Negro Bend, Dead Ray Bend, and Demijohn Bend, which have created a series of oxbow lakes including Gordon Lake and Demijohn Lake.