1959 Map of Outlaw Pond

About this map

The Conroe Oil Field dominates the northwestern landscape of this Montgomery County region, where numerous oil wells and sludge pits indicate the heavy industrial activity of the late 1950s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of small named water bodies, including Outlaw Pond, Humble Club Lake, and the distinctive Saddle Blanket Pond. This era captures the land in transition, showing an Old Railroad Grade and a Landing Strip carved into the piney woods. Local life is centered around community landmarks such as Fire Tower Ch and Independent Ch, while the family history of the area is anchored by the Freeman Cem and Vick Cem. Water management is evident through the Copeland Ditch and Maple Slough, which drain the low-lying areas between Caney Creek and White Oak Creek.