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2010 Map of Nome

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Nome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Nome and Grayburg anchor this Southeast Texas landscape, where the coastal prairie meets an intricate network of waterways and industrial infrastructure. The region is defined by its expansive grasslands, including Swift Prairie, Whitehead Prairie, and Big Prairie, which are dissected by numerous sloughs and bayous. Significant water features like Pine Island Bayou and the Lower Neches Valley Authority Canal illustrate the area's historical reliance on water management for agriculture and industry.

Evidence of the local economic history is visible through the Nome Oil Field and several specialized aviation sites, including the Farm Air Service Airport and Bogan and Fontenot Airport. Genealogists will find value in the documentation of local burial sites such as Grayburg Cemetery, Berry Cemetery, and Pivoto Cemetery, while landmarks like Whiskey Ford on Merchant Slough suggest older transportation routes through the wetlands.