2016 Map of Cove

About this map

Cotton Lake and the complex tidal landscape of the Trinity River delta dominate this 2016 survey of coastal Chambers County. The map captures a transition zone between the developing outskirts of Mont Belvieu and the marshy expanses of the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. A dense network of bayous and ponds, such as Alligator Bayou, High Tree Bayou, and Cane Pond, illustrates the intricate hydrology of the upper Galveston Bay area. For genealogists and local historians, several family-named landmarks and small burial grounds are documented, including the Tilton Cem, Icet Cem, and Winfree Cem. Aviation history is also represented by the proximity of Slack Airport and RWJ Airpark, while the industrial footprint is marked by the Cedar Bayou Generating Station near Beach City.