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2010 Map of Capers Ridge

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Capers Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Trinity River snakes through a dense network of oxbow lakes and wetlands in this part of Liberty County. Small communities and named landings like Dayton Lakes and Morris Camp are situated along the river's winding course, where the water has carved out a complex system of bayous and marshes. The map reveals the hydrology of the Texas Gulf Coast, characterized by features such as New Old River Lake, Rosewood Lake, and Pecan Lake, which are remnants of the river's changing path. Away from the water's edge, Capers Ridge and Prairie Marsh Gully define the local topography.

Energy extraction is a visible part of the landscape, most notably at the Hardin Oil Field located east of the river. The settlement pattern is scattered, with small clusters like Mariam, Lakeland, and Kenefick connected by a web of county roads and farm-to-market routes. Distinctive landmarks such as Rosewood Lodge suggest the area's use for recreation or lodging within this intricate riverine environment.