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1961 Map of Umbrella Point

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Umbrella Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Trinity Bay dominates this coastal landscape, showing a mid-century period where recreation and heavy industry coincided along the Chambers County shoreline. Small clusters of development like Tri-City and the Beach Mission are situated near the water's edge, while the interior is marked by significant family landmarks such as the Barrow Cem and Fisher Cem. The map reveals an intensive offshore economy, with the Trinity Bay Oil Field and Fishers Reef Oil Field crowded with gas wells and drill holes.

Public and private shoreline use is evident through McCollum County Park and specialized sites like the Optimist Camp and Camp Trinity Bay. This 1961 revision, based on earlier surveys and 1960 photography, details the infrastructure supporting these activities, including the Tri-City Beach Rd and various pipelines that bridge the gap between the terrestrial settlements and the expansive Fisher Shoals.