1957 Map of West of Greens Bayou

About this map

The complex hydrology of the Texas-Louisiana border defines this landscape, where the Sabine River and Neches River converge before entering the expansive Sabine Lake. Mapped during the mid-20th century, the terrain is a mosaic of tidal passes and islands including Sabine Island, Stewts Island, and Sydney Island. The western edge of the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge appears on the eastern shore, protecting a network of waterways like Whisky Bayou and Bridge Bayou. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through these natural channels, facilitating industrial navigation while bypassing the winding routes of Old River and Hickory River. This record is particularly valuable for documenting the shifting shoreline and marshy ridges, such as Pines Ridge, before modern environmental changes altered the coastal boundary.