1957 Map of Orangefield

About this map

Cow Bayou meanders across this landscape, defining the character of the wetlands and lowlands between Orangefield and the expansion of West Orange. The map documents a period of significant suburban growth and infrastructure development along the Sabine-River corridor, including the operations of the Orange County Airport and the sprawling residential footprints near Pinehurst and Bridge City. Notable for genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several community landmarks like McLewis Sch and Bancroft Sch, alongside numerous family-named cemeteries such as Dorman Cem and Winfree Cem. The industrial and transport backbone of the region is evident in the routes of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads, which served the various settlements and local industry centers. The topography is also shaped by drainage features like Marie Gully and the engineered paths of the Shell Canal.