1943 Map of Port Arthur South

About this map

Port Arthur stands as a dense industrial and maritime hub in this mid-century survey, its urban grid defined by the heavy presence of the Southern Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads. The waterfront is a complex network of shipping infrastructure, including the Turning Basin and the Sabine-Neches Canal, facilitating transit through the Intracoastal Waterway. This era shows a distinctive blend of utility and recreation, evidenced by the Port Arthur Pleasure Pier extending into Sabine Lake. Beyond the city, the landscape transitions into the expansive marshlands of the Texas-Louisiana border, where the Texas Louisiana boundary bisects the water. Smaller water bodies like Keith Lake, Mud Lake, and Eagle Lake dominate the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the gulf coast before modern coastal modifications.