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2025 Map of Anahuac

Name: 2025 Topographic Map of Anahuac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2025
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2025

About this map

Anahuac serves as the focal point for this coastal Texas landscape, centered around the Chambers County Courthouse and the expansive Lake Anahuac. The geography is defined by a complex network of bayous and river passes where the Trinity River meets the bay, including Little Hog Bayou, Big Hog Bayou, and the Old River Cutoff. This map is particularly dense with genealogical sites, documenting numerous family and community burial grounds such as Wallis Hill Cem, Benjamin Barrow Cem, and John Raymond Cem scattered across the lowlands near Wallisville.

The infrastructure of the region is characterized by established rural roads and specialized access like the US Army Corps Rd. To the north, the terrain transitions into more secluded water bodies like Lake Charlotte and Buzzard Roost, while the eastern side features the settlement of Hankamer and specialized sites like the Chambers County Airport. This detail-oriented perspective offers a clear look at the intersection of maritime waterways and early Texas settlement patterns.