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2013 Map of Port Acres

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Port Acres
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Taylor Bayou and its winding tributaries, including Snake Bayou and Tiger Bayou, define the southern wetland landscape of this Jefferson County area. The interaction between human development and the marshy terrain is evident in the extensive canal system, featuring the Porte Arthur Canal, Garner Canal, and Gallier Canal which cut through the coastal plains. Significant local landmarks such as Jack Brooks Regional Airport and the sprawling Forest Lawn Memorial Park serve as central anchors for the surrounding residential communities.

Residential patterns are concentrated in settlements like Beauxart Gardens and Port Acres, while smaller locales such as Lucas, Hebert, and Viterbo are dispersed among the agricultural and hydrologic features. The map illustrates a region heavily influenced by maritime infrastructure and industrial proximity, with Smith Bluff marking the northeastern edge near the ship channel. To the west, the landscape opens into areas like French Island and Rhodair Gully, highlighting the complex drainage and bayou networks that have long shaped the growth of the Beaumont suburbs.