1995 Map of Blessing SE

About this map

The industrial and riparian landscape of Matagorda County takes center stage in this mid-1990s study, dominated by the massive Nuclear Generation Facility and its associated infrastructure. This facility, equipped with an Atmospheric Monitoring Tower and Visitor Center, sits adjacent to a vast water system south of the Colorado River. The map captures a complex network of Levees, Siphons, and a lingering Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the region's historical transport and water management needs. Evidence of earlier settlement remains at Ashby (Site) and the small community of Tin Top, while the Port of Bay City and nearby Lake Le Tulle anchor the northern reaches. Along the river, names like Selkirk Island and Exotic Isle reflect the unique geography of the Texas Gulf Coast as the river winds toward the West Branch.