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1957 Map of Port Arthur North

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Port Arthur North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The industrial corridor of the Gulf Coast is on full display in this mid-century look at the expansion between Port Neches, Nederland, and Port Arthur. Large-scale Oil Refinery complexes and vast Tank Farm installations dominate the landscape, underlining the region's role in the global energy economy. Between these industrial zones, residential neighborhoods like Pear Ridge and Griffing Park are shown in dense detail, dotted with numerous local institutions such as St Marys Hospital and Port Arthur College (KPAC).

Transportation infrastructure defines the terrain, from the massive Port Neches Levee to the heavy rail lines of the Kansas City Southern and Southern Pacific. The Intracoastal Waterway and the winding Neches River provide the vital aquatic arteries for the area, while smaller community landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the High School Stadium offer a glimpse into the social life of these growing Texas communities.