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2016 Map of Angleton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Angleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Angleton serves as the central hub of this Brazoria County landscape, where the flat coastal plains are defined by an intricate network of water and aviation. The city sits at a strategic junction of rail lines and highways, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with small private airstrips like Clover Lake Farms Airport, Bailes Airport, and the Phillips Corporation Airport. These facilities reflect the area's modern infrastructure supporting local industry and ranching.

Hydrology dictates the character of the rural outskirts, with Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou meandering through the terrain. Significant water bodies such as Chenango Lake, Styles Bayou, and the Tigner-Farrer Reservoir provide crucial water management for the region. Genealogists and local historians will find points of interest in the scattered burial grounds, including Revelation Cem to the northwest and Burrel Chapel Cem near Dane Lake, marking the legacy of the area's early residents.