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1952 Map of Pierce

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Pierce sits at a critical rail intersection in Wharton County, where the Southern Pacific line cuts through a landscape defined by ranching and resource extraction. The area's mid-century rural infrastructure is clearly visible, anchored by local education centers like Blue Creek Sch and the already noted Tres Palacios Sch (Abandoned). The terrain is a complex network of waterways, including Jones Creek, Blue Creek, and the headwaters of the Tres Palacios River. Significant land use is dedicated to the Oil Field operations in the northwest, marked by numerous Oil Wells that speak to the industrial character of the coastal prairie during this era. A system of levees follows the winding course of the creeks, illustrating early efforts to manage the hydrology of these flat Texas lowlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain