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1960 Map of Orange

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Orange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The U S Naval Station and the deep-water Turning Basin anchor this 1960 revision of the Texas-Louisiana borderlands. The industrial and maritime character of Orange is defined by the heavy rail presence of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines, which supported the city's growth along the Sabine River. Local life is documented through numerous educational and religious landmarks, including St Marys High Sch, Hebrew Sch, and St Theresa Sch, alongside civic staples like the Courthouse and City Hall.

Beyond the urban core of West Orange and Brownwood, the map reveals a complex aquatic landscape where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through marshlands. Distinctive water features such as Phoenix Lake and Blue Lake are juxtaposed with energy infrastructure, notably the Oil Field and numerous oil wells. Geographers can trace the ancient navigation routes like the Pirogue Trail winding through the southern wetlands toward Black Bayou.