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1955 Map of Orange

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Orange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The industrial and riverine character of the Texas-Louisiana border is defined by the Sabine River as it winds toward the Gulf of Mexico. This mid-1950s survey captures the city of Orange at a peak of maritime activity, showing the intricate system of canals and bayous like Little Cypress Bayou and Blue Elbow. The landscape is a complex transition of coastal prairies and wetlands, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path across the southern marshes.

Away from the water, the Southern Pacific RR links the settlements of Vinton and Edgerly, reflecting the vital rail corridor of the era. Local heritage is preserved in the location of several community landmarks, including Reed Cem, Cove Sch, and the Crossroad Ch. Industrial footprints are visible in the Oil Wells near Ged and the Black Bayou oil fields, while the Gum Cove Ferry provides a crossing point in the remote southern wetlands.