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1984 Map of Thorson Gully

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Thorson Gully
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Big Thicket National Preserve dominates the northeastern landscape of this mid-1980s Hardin County survey, showcasing the dense bottomland forests and wetlands characteristic of the region. The map captures the small community of Batson in the northwest, situated near the headwaters of Thorson Gully and Gum Gully. The local economy is visibly tied to the land, with an Oil + Gas Field mapped in the southwest near the Hardin Co Liberty Co boundary.

Water defines the terrain as Pine Island Bayou meanders southeastward, creating distinctive landmarks like Rattlesnake Bend. Open spaces such as Sams Prairie and Pelt Prairie provide a contrast to the heavily wooded preserve areas, while the small settlement of Strain sits along the southern edge. The complex network of sloughs and creeks, including Minner Slough and Mayhaw Creek, highlights the intricate drainage patterns of the coastal plain before modern large-scale development altered these flood-prone reaches.