1932 Map of Orange

About this map

The Orange street grid and the industrial activity of the Sabine River corridor dominate this 1932 preliminary survey of southeastern Texas. The map illustrates a landscape defined by its waterways, where the river serves as both a primary transport artery and a complex political boundary between Texas and Louisiana. To the north, the small settlement of Echo sits near the crossing of the Southern Pacific railroad, highlighting the era's reliance on rail-to-water transshipment. The western bank is marked by a series of prominent elevations including Morgan Bluff, Pruett Bluff, and West Bluff, which provide topographical relief against the low-lying marshlands and bayous. Inland, the map traces the winding courses of Adams Bayou and Cypress Bayou, while river features like Morgan Eddy and Grubs I reflect the shifting nature of the waterway. This edition is unique for its large block of unsurveyed territory to the east, focusing strictly on the developed and geographically critical riverfront during the early 1930s.