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2019 Map of Ashwood

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ashwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sugar Valley and the surrounding coastal plains of Matagorda and Brazoria counties are defined by a complex network of slow-moving waterways and agricultural tracts. This landscape is dominated by the meandering paths of Linnville Bayou, Caney Creek, and numerous drainage features like Wildcat Slough and Grassy Slough. These watercourses dictate the placement of small rural settlements such as Ashwood and Allenhurst, which are connected by a grid of farm-to-market roads and county lanes.

In the eastern portion of the map, the industrial influence of the nearby oil and gas fields is evident near Old Ocean, while the Linnville Cr Reservoir serves as a significant hydrological feature. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Free System Cemetery and Peterson Airport. The map captures a transition from traditional ranching and farming lands, represented by Simmone Ranch Road, to the managed water systems necessary for this low-lying Texas coastal region.