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1961 Map of Oak Island

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Oak Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The eastern shores of Trinity Bay reveal a landscape defined by the intersection of the petroleum industry and coastal marshlands during the early 1960s. The map illustrates an extensive network of offshore infrastructure, including the Trinity Bay Oil Field and the North Fishers Reef Gas Field, with numerous drill holes and gas wells dotting the shallow waters. Inland, the community of Double Bayou serves as a local hub, featuring the Double Bayou Sch, St Paul Ch, and Mt Zion Ch.

The complex drainage of the West Fork and East Fork of Double Bayou creates a labyrinthine topography of gullies and points, such as Ash Point and Black Point. Cultural details include established family landmarks like Godfrey Cem and Crook Cem, while recreational spaces like Double Bayou Park and Beason Park appear near the settlement of Oak Island. Extensive pipelines crisscross the terrain, reflecting the mid-century energy boom that transformed this corner of Chambers County.