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1984 Map of Capers Ridge

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Capers Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The meandering Trinity River dominates this mid-1970s landscape on the border of Liberty and Texas counties, creating a complex network of oxbows and wetlands. Notable water bodies such as New Old River Lake, Rosewood Lake, and Alcorn Lake highlight the shifting course of the river over time. The terrain is defined by the elevated Capers Ridge, which overlooks a dense collection of bayous including Gillen Bayou and Greens Bayou.

Small settlements like Knight and Kenetick are positioned near the periphery of these wetlands, connected by local routes like the Barrett Trail. The presence of numerous named lakes, such as Stumpy Lake and Hardin Lake, suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal flooding and river dynamics. This survey, based on 1976 aerial photography, captures the intricate transition between the river's main channel and the surrounding marshlands like Striplin Marsh.