1983 Map of Port Arthur
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
Port Arthur and Port Neches dominate the northwestern corner of this topographic-bathymetric study, positioned at the edge of the Neches River and the industrial waterway systems of the Texas-Louisiana border. The coastal landscape is defined by the expansive Sabine National Wildlife Refuge and a series of unique geological ridges, such as Pines Ridge and Blue Buck Ridge, which provided elevated ground for early settlements and travel in an otherwise marsh-heavy environment. This map highlights the complex relationship between the natural wetlands and the region’s industrial development, specifically the West Hackberry Oil Field and the Intracoastal Waterway. To the south, the bathymetry of the Gulf of Mexico is mapped alongside offshore lease areas like the 7 High Island Area 8 Sabine Pass Area, while the shoreline features small fishing and coastal communities like Holly Beach and Johnson Bayou Landing.
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