1952 Map of Austwell

Water dominates the geography, with complex drainage systems including Mission Lake, Hog Bayou, and Alligator Slide Lake. Named landforms like Kamey Island and Kenyon Island emerge from the delta, partitioned by the North and South forks of the river. Numerous flowing wells are marked across the flats, indicating the importance of freshwater management in this brackish environment. Genealogists can locate the Austwell Cem and trace the original infrastructure of the pumping station and locks near Goff Bayou.