2022 Map of Alligator Hole Marsh

About this map

Alligator Hole Marsh dominates this landscape in Jefferson County, where the intricate drainage of the Texas Gulf Coast meets early 21st-century settlement patterns. The map detail highlights the convergence of several waterways, including North Fork Taylor Bayou and South Fork Taylor Bayou, which feed into the broader Taylor Bayou system. This area, historically vital for drainage and coastal ecosystems, shows the transition from ranching lands to newer residential developments. Local history is reflected in the naming of private ranch roads like Half Circle Ranch Rd and Levingston Ranch Rd, alongside the established community of Taylor Landing. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly aqueous as Willow Slough winds toward the Willow Slough Marsh, illustrating the complex hydrology that continues to define this region's geography and land use.