1957 Map of Port Arthur North

About this map

Industrial expansion and suburban growth define the Texas Gulf Coast as it transitioned through the mid-20th century. Along the Neches River, massive Refinery and Tank Farm complexes dominate the shoreline near Smith Bluff, illustrating the era's petroleum-driven economy. Inland, the map reveals the dense residential patterns of Port Arthur, Groves, and Port Neches, punctuated by numerous civic institutions like Port Arthur College and St Marys Hospital.