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1993 Map of Clam Lake

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Clam Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge and Sea Rim State Park dominate this coastal Jefferson County landscape, where the marshy transition between the Texas mainland and the Gulf of Mexico is defined by a complex network of bayous and brackish lakes. The interior is characterized by expansive wetlands, featuring the Clam Lake Oil Field and various specialized habitats like the Dipping Vat Ponds. The presence of small outposts such as Kingfisher Camp, Red Wolf Camp, and Muskrat Camp suggests a history of seasonal or specialized activity within the wetlands.

Industrial and transport corridors are visible along the northern edge with the Intracoastal Waterway and the Leblanc Reservoir. Along the coastline, McFaddin Beach runs parallel to Highway 87, providing a narrow land corridor punctuated by a Radio Facility and a Campground. The hydrology of the area is intricately mapped, showing how Salt Bayou and Wild Cow Bayou connect larger bodies like Clam Lake and Salt Lake.