2022 Map of Altair

About this map

The Colorado River meanders through this portion of Colorado County, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and complex drainage patterns. The settlement of Altair serves as the primary hub, situated near the intersection of Alt 90 and FM 102. Local history and genealogy are anchored by rural burial sites such as Reels Bend Cem near the river's northern bend and Williams Paradise Cem further south. The terrain is marked by numerous water bodies including Muddy Lake, Heller Lake, and various tributaries like Skull Cr and McKenzie Cr. The presence of the Leher Canal and numerous irrigation-adjacent features suggests a landscape deeply tied to the agricultural water management of the Texas coastal plain. Researchers will find a dense network of country roads, including Old Altair Rd and Pecan Valley Rd, providing access to the area's scattered homesteads.