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1952 Map of Pledger

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The Wharton Co Matagorda Co line divides this landscape of fertile bottomlands and industrial infrastructure. Settlement patterns follow the winding course of Caney Creek and the rail corridors, with the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe providing the primary transportation spine for agricultural and resource extraction. The community of Pledger sits at a critical junction near Union Cem, while the northern reaches are dominated by Newgulf and Newgulf Junction. Extensive engineering works, including a complex system of levee structures, spoil bank deposits, and a Salt Water Canal, suggest a landscape heavily managed for water control and industrial use. Smaller named locales such as Don-Tol, Arye, and Magnet illustrate the dense network of rail-side hamlets and work sites common in mid-century Texas.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain