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1959 Map of Outlaw Pond

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Outlaw Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The industrial footprint of the Conroe Oil Field dominates this 1959 landscape, where an extensive network of pipelines and service roads cuts through the wooded terrain of Montgomery County. This era of petroleum extraction is etched into the earth alongside numerous smaller water bodies, from the namesake Outlaw Pond and Sour Pine Pond to recreation-oriented sites like Humble Club Lake. The San Jacinto River Authority's influence is evident in the water management patterns and drainage systems throughout the quadrangle.

Rural community life is anchored by several small congregations and burial grounds, providing essential points of interest for genealogists. Landmarks such as Independent Church and First United Church sit near the various branches of Caney Creek, while the Freeman Cemetery and Mary Vick Cemetery offer specific locations for family history research. This survey illustrates a specific moment when the traditional Gulf Coast landscape was being reshaped by mid-century energy production.