2013 Map of Sour Lake

About this map

The Sour Lake Dome Oil Field defines the industrial footprint of this Hardin County landscape, where the town of Sour Lake is situated over a massive salt dome that historically fueled the regional oil boom. The map documents the intricate grid of the settlement, from S Fannin St to N Ann St, as it borders the natural hydrology of The Sour Lakes. To the north, the Big Thicket National Preserve protects the wetlands around Little Pine Island Bayou, a stark contrast to the nearby extraction infrastructure. In the southwestern reaches, the rural character persists through Jones Prairie and Pelt Prairie, while genealogists will find the Rosedale Cem located south of the main town site. This survey also records numerous local water bodies such as Bushy Lake and Grassy Lake, alongside the small community of Hathaway near the southern margin.