1993 Map of Cove

About this map

Trinity River waters and the labyrinthine bayous of the Texas Gulf Coast define this landscape as it appeared in the early 1990s. The settlement of Old River-Winfree sits at the north, while Cove and Beach City occupy the lower reaches near the Trinity Bay Oil Field. This survey records a complex network of wetlands and inland lakes, including Lost Lake, Cotton Lake, and Round Lake, many of which are interconnected by channels like Cotton Bayou and Cross Bayou. Genealogical value is found in the numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Tilton Cem, Icet Cem, and the Winfree Cemetery. Infrastructure for the local petroleum industry and aviation is prominent, including several Oil Wells, a Radio Tower, and the RWJ Airpark near the shore of South Cotton Lake.