2016 Map of Arizona Creek

About this map

Big Thicket National Preserve anchors the landscape of this 2016 survey, where the dense wetlands of Southeast Texas are meticulously charted. The map illustrates a complex drainage network dominated by Arizona Creek and Pine Island Bayou, alongside smaller water bodies like Batiste Cr and the seasonally flooded Black Land Slough. This region, crossing the boundary between Hardin and Liberty counties, is defined by its low-lying terrain and a grid of rural roads and timber tracks. Industry and access are represented by features such as Omninex Oil and the E Batson Mainline, reflecting the ongoing balance between natural preservation and the local extraction and timber economies. Genealogists and historians can trace local family or place names through thoroughfares like Buzzard Rd and Murray J Rd that wind through the thickets.