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1957 Map of Orangefield

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Orangefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Cow Bayou meanders extensively through this mid-century landscape, defining the low-lying terrain between Orangefield and the growing residential centers of Pinehurst and West Orange. The map documents a period of significant infrastructure development in Orange County, showing the intersection of heavy rail lines like the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific with historic automotive routes such as the Old Spanish Trail.

Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks and local institutions, including McLewis Sch, Bancroft Sch, and Winfree Ch. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the industrial and maritime character of Bridge City and the Sabine River, where the Shell Canal and various levees suggest the ongoing efforts to manage the water-bound geography. Notable local recreation and transit spots like the Brown Airport and Sunset Grove Country Club appear alongside more functional sites like the Borrow Pit near the river.