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2010 Map of Port Arthur South

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Port Arthur South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The industrial and maritime landscape of West Port Arthur dominates this 2010 survey, illustrating the complex intersection of the Texas coast and heavy energy infrastructure. The map details the intensive channelization of the region, where the Intracoastal Waterway and the Sabine Neches Canal facilitate deep-water access for the petrochemical industry. This engineered environment is anchored by Texaco Island and the Blue Buck Point Gas Field, showcasing the scale of resource extraction and transport that defines this portion of Jefferson County.

Contrasting these industrial zones are significant coastal wetlands and recreation areas. The expansive Sabine Lake meets the shoreline at Blue Buck Point and Mesquite Point, while smaller water bodies like Lost Lake, Mud Lake, and Johnson Lake remain visible across the low-lying terrain. To the north, the Pleasure Island Marina and the United States Post Office and Federal Building provide evidence of the civic and recreational life supporting the local workforce.