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1959 Map of Plum Grove

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Plum Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Plum Grove and the surrounding Liberty County bottomlands are defined by an intricate network of waterways and ephemeral ponds at the end of the 1950s. The East Fork San Jacinto River winds through the western portion of the map, while Tarkington Bayou and Luce Bayou segment the eastern terrain. The landscape is dotted with numerous named water features, including Russian Pond, Wildcat Pond, and Alligator Pond, illustrating the low-lying, hydrologically active nature of this region.

Evidence of early development and resource extraction is visible through the presence of several pipelines and a sludge pit. For those tracing local landmarks, the East River Lookout stands near Casey Ridge, while High Top Camp is situated centrally among the woodland tracts. The map also records early leisure and community sites, such as a Swimming Pool located near the river bend, providing a detailed look at the rural intersection of natural drainage and human habitation.