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1994 Map of Winnie NW

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Winnie NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Lower Neches Valley Authority Canal and the Nolte Canal dominate this landscape, illustrating the critical role of water management in this low-lying region near the Texas Gulf Coast. The terrain is defined by its water features, where Spindletop Bayou and the forks of Taylor Bayou weave around elevated points like Turkey Island and Double Gum Island. The presence of the Winnie North Base Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil Wells reflects the long-standing industrial reliance on petroleum extraction in the area.

Agricultural and ranching activity is evidenced by Bauer Ranch and the small settlement of Vogel. A sophisticated network of pipelines and several pumping stations are essential infrastructure for moving resources through the wet coastal prairies. For those interested in the logistical development of Southeast Texas, this sheet shows how drainage ditches like Ogden Ditch Road and siphons were integrated into the existing bayou system to support both industry and habitation.