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2022 Map of Blessing

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Blessing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Blessing serves as the focal point for this coastal prairie landscape, characterized by a grid of rural roads and the winding path of the Tres Palacios River. A cluster of community landmarks define the town center, including the Saint Peters Catholic Church and a local Cem, reflecting the enduring civic structure of this Matagorda County region. The terrain is deeply influenced by its proximity to the Gulf, with numerous drainage features such as Cashs Creek and Turtle Cr cutting through the agricultural fields.

Moving toward the southern edge of the survey, the river widens as it approaches Tres Palacios Bay, creating a network of tidal waterways like Johnsons Timber Slough and Willow Dam Slough. Family-named sites like Grimes Cem and Ashby Cem offer valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing local history along the river banks. This survey provides a clear view of the modern road network, from Fig Farm Rd to W Texaco Rd, which supports the area's rural economy.