2019 Map of Cedar Lakes West

About this map

San Bernard Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape where the Texas shoreline meets the Gulf of Mexico. The map details a complex hydrologic network of brackish lagoons and marshes, centered on the Cedar Lakes and the expansive Cowtrap Lake. This 2019 survey illustrates the vital artery of the Intracoastal Waterway as it cuts through the marshland, providing a protected passage for maritime traffic. Inland, the terrain is defined by the winding course of Cedar Lake Creek and the tidal reaches of Salt Bayou. Transportation is limited to a few key corridors such as FM 457 Hwy and local routes like Sargent Ranch Rd, while the Cow Trap Marsh Trail offers one of the few named pedestrian paths through the protected wetlands. The boundary between Brazoria and Matagorda counties bisects the northeastern quadrant, marking the administrative limits in this ecologically sensitive region.