1960 Map of Pine Forest

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The Neches River and its intricate network of bayous and sloughs dominate this 1960 landscape along the border of Orange, Hardin, and Jefferson counties. This survey, revised with 1970 data, illustrates the transition from the dense wetlands of Pine Island Bayou and Banks Bayou to the growing residential footprints of Vidor and Pine Forest. Industrial and agricultural infrastructure is evident in the North Oil Field and the expansive Wiess Canal, which cuts across the marshy terrain near Huckleberry Ridge. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as Williamson Cem, Williamson Ch, and Lakeview Ch. Notable river landmarks include the steep Bunns Bluff and the ferry or ford point at Lawson Crossing, while an Old Railroad Grade north of Vidor hints at the era of timber extraction that once defined this portion of Southeast Texas.