1984 Map of Nome

About this map

The low-lying coastal prairies of Jefferson, Hardin, and Liberty Counties are captured here in the mid-1970s, defined by a complex network of drainage and irrigation. The settlement of Nome serves as a local hub along the Southern Pacific railroad, while the smaller community of Grayburg sits to the north. The landscape is a mosaic of open grasslands including Swift Prairie, Whitehead Prairie, and Big Prairie, segmented by a serpentine drainage system. Natural waterways like Pine Island Bayou and Willow Creek are supplemented by man-made infrastructure such as the Lower Neches Valley Authority Canal, reflecting the region's agricultural reliance on water management. Smaller details for local historians include a secluded Air Strip, several small Cem sites, and curiously named features like Uncle Charlie Slough and Negro Gully.