1957 Map of Port Arthur South

About this map

Industrial infrastructure and coastal geography converge at Port Arthur, where the massive Oil Refinery complex and the Sabine Neches Waterway define the local economy. This mid-century survey illustrates the intense concentration of petroleum processing facilities and the complex network of artificial channels, including the Port Arthur Canal, Turning Basin, and East Basin, required to support deep-water shipping. Beyond the heavy industry, the map records essential community landmarks such as Lincoln High Sch, Carver Sch, and the Port Arthur Pleasure Pier extending into Sabine Lake. To the south and west, the landscape transitions into a vast expanse of marshes and bayous, where features like Big Hill Reservoir, Keith Lake, and Mud Lake dominate the terrain. The presence of the Southern Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads underscores the city's role as a vital transportation hub where rail meets tide.