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2019 Map of Bonus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Colorado River defines the western edge of this coastal prairie landscape where the Wharton County line intersects the rural communities of Bonus and Elm Grove. The area is characterized by a complex drainage system, including the winding Robb Slough, Peach Creek, and Clarks Branch, which nourish the surrounding agricultural lands and cattle operations. Several family-named cemeteries, such as Union Hill Cemetery and Frazer Cemetery, are distributed across the terrain, serving as vital landmarks for genealogists tracing early Texas settlers.

Transportation corridors like FM 102, FM 950, and the branching network at Boedecker Junction facilitate movement between small settlements like Matthews. The presence of Rockin Ranch Lake and various oxbows along the river suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal water movement and long-standing ranching traditions. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land divisions that persist in this part of Texas.