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1962 Map of Stowell

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Stowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The coastal prairie of the Texas-Chambers Co. line is defined here by an intricate network of irrigation and industry. Winnie and Stowell serve as the primary hubs, where the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad runs alongside Grain Elevators, reflecting the region’s agricultural foundations. The landscape is heavily modified by water management systems like the Devers Canal, Rush Ditch, and Main Canal, which cut through the level terrain to support local production.

Energy extraction is a dominant feature, particularly within the Sea Breeze Oil Field, where numerous oil and disposal wells are scattered across the flats. Local landmarks such as St Luke Ch, Fairview Cem, and the High Sch provide essential genealogical touchstones for those tracing family roots in this corner of Southeast Texas. The presence of a Landing Strip and various pipelines underscores the mid-century transition toward a more industrialized rural economy.