2013 Map of Ashwood

About this map

The low-lying coastal prairies of Matagorda County are defined by a complex drainage network including Caney Cr, Linnville Bayou, and Dance Bayou. This 2013 survey of the area surrounding Sugar Valley reveals a landscape shaped by both agriculture and industrial development. To the west, the Sugar Valley Oil Field indicates the subsurface energy economy that has long influenced this region. To the east, the Phillips 66 Company facility near Old Ocean marks a significant industrial footprint adjacent to the Linnville Creek Reservoir. Smaller settlements and historic sites are scattered throughout, such as Ashwood in the northwest, Allenhurst in the south, and the Free System Cem near Bouldin Lake. The map details numerous rural routes and ranch roads, including Simmons Ranch Rd and Allenhurst Ranch Rd, which connect these inland communities through the maze of sloughs like Wildcat Slough.