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2016 Map of Orangefield

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Orangefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cow Bayou and its numerous tributaries, including Sandy Creek and Marie Gully, dominate the low-lying landscape of this coastal Texas region. The area is defined by a network of waterways and wetlands that historically shaped the development of settlements like Bridge City and Orangefield. The presence of several established burial grounds, such as Dorman Cem, Winfree Cem, and Granger Cem, provides significant points of reference for genealogical research and local history within these communities.

Infrastructure like the Orange County Airport and the heavy industrial corridors near Port Arthur reflect the region's modern utility, while the Intracoastal Waterway and the Sabine River along the Louisiana border mark vital commercial arteries. An intriguing historical remnant, the Old Cattle Xing north of Orangefield, points to earlier land use patterns before the expansion of suburban neighborhoods like Pinehurst and West Orange.