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2010 Map of Sour Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Sour Lake Dome Oil Field defines the industrial landscape of this Hardin County region, marking a legacy of petroleum extraction that shaped the town of Sour Lake. The settlement is situated amidst a network of natural water systems, including The Sour Lakes and the meandering course of Little Pine Island Bayou. To the west, the open reaches of Jones Prairie and Pelt Prairie provide a glimpse into the traditional coastal prairie terrain before it transitions into more developed areas and timberlands.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by features like Rosedale Cemetery and outlying locations such as Hathaway and the curiously named Fourmile Burnout. The map details a transition from town streets like S Fannin St to rural routes such as Rosier Park Rd and Shoestring Rd, illustrating the intersection of residential life, oil production, and the natural drainage provided by Jackson Creek and Pignut Gully.