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2010 Map of Cleveland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cleveland and its surrounding countryside in Liberty County show a landscape shaped by petroleum extraction and natural waterways during the early 21st century. The town serves as a hub for the region, with development extending toward smaller locales like Nimrod, Grady, and Bendetsen. The East Fork San Jacinto River and its tributaries, including Whisky Branch and Red Gully, define the western edge of the area, while the eastern portion is marked by the sprawling Tarkington Bayou.

Industrial activity is evident through the Pelican Oil Field, McCoy Gas and Oil Field, and the South Cleveland Oil Field, which dot the landscape alongside timbered areas. Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Wells Cemetery, located near the intersection of several county roads. The map captures the transition between organized town grids and the more fluid rural networks found at Snuff Ridge and Ainsworth, providing a clear view of how energy production and natural drainage dictate the layout of this Texas territory.