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1952 Map of Sweeny

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Sweeny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The industrial and agricultural landscape of Brazoria County is defined by the San Bernard River as it winds past the developing town of Sweeny. During the mid-20th century, the regional economy was deeply tied to the Old Ocean Field and its associated energy infrastructure. An extensive Oil Refinery and Tank Farm near the community of Old Ocean mark the northern portion of the map, connected by a network of pipelines and a Salt Water Canal.

Transport is anchored by the Missouri Pacific railroad, which links Sweeny to small outposts like El Bernardo. Rural life is visible through landmarks such as Washington Chapel and Wilson Point Ch, while the southern reaches descend into the marshy terrain of Old Ocean Swamp and Cedar Lake Creek. This survey captures the transition of the Texas coastal plain from a river-based plantation history toward a modern industrial hub.