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1961 Map of Oyster Bayou

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Oyster Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Oyster Bayou and its winding East Fork define the hydrological character of this coastal Texas landscape, where the marshy terrain of Chambers County met the mid-century petroleum industry. The 1961 survey documents a network of infrastructure including the Oyster Bayou Oil Field, numerous Oil Wells, and several Disposal Wells, alongside a series of pumping stations and pipelines that crisscross the low-lying prairie.

Local landmarks such as the Jackson Cem and the Pine Island Sch offer clear points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the rural development of the area. Transportation is largely limited to unpaved or light-duty routes like Whites Ranch Road and Smith Point Road, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern of the era. The presence of Double Bayou and Chimney Bayou further illustrates the complex drainage system typical of this Gulf Coast region before modern development.