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1993 Map of Port Acres

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Port Acres
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Spindletop and the surrounding coastal plains of Jefferson County defined this era of Texas industrial development. The landscape is a dense network of energy infrastructure, where the Lovell Lake Oil Field and Beaumont Field are crisscrossed by countless pipelines and pumping stations. This industrial footprint sits alongside established residential areas like Nederland and Port Acres, illustrating the close proximity of oil production to local life.

Water management and conservation are central to the region's character, evidenced by the expansive J D Murphree State Wildlife Management Area and the complex system of canals, including the Viterbo Canal and Port Arthur Canal. Transport links like the Kansas City Southern RR and the County Airport provide the necessary connections for the area's refineries and residents. Local history is grounded in sites such as Memory Gardens and several schools like Dick Dowling Sch.