1956 Map of Tyler
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
East Texas Oil Field operations dominate the landscape of the mid-1950s, stretching across the center of this survey between Longview and Henderson. The region is defined by a dense network of petrochemical development and rail infrastructure, including the Texas & Pacific RR and Southern Pacific RR lines that connect established timber and cotton centers. Significant water management projects are visible at Lake O' the Pines and Lake Cherokee, while the Sabine River snakes through the heart of the Piney Woods. To the east near the Louisiana border, the Longhorn Ordnance Works and the Rodessa Oil Field highlight the era's heavy industrial and military footprint. Cultural landmarks such as Tyler State Park and Caddo Lake State Park provide a counterpoint to the surrounding industrial sprawl, preserving sections of the natural wetlands and forest.
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