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2016 Map of Daisetta

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Daisetta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Daisetta and its surrounding wetlands dominate this coastal prairie landscape in Liberty County. The region is defined by a dense network of slow-moving waterways including Turtle Bayou, Cow Island Bayou, and the expansive Daisetta Swamp, which shape the local settlement patterns and infrastructure. Smaller residential clusters like Ames, Raywood, and the community at Rock Island are linked by rural routes such as Fregia Settlement Rd, suggesting a landscape still deeply tied to its original homesteads and topographic constraints.

Aviation and local heritage are marked by the presence of the Liberty Municipal Airport and Tri-County Air Service. Genealogists and local historians will find significant points of interest at Ames Cem and Oak Dale Cem. The map captures the complex drainage systems of the area, from Whites Bayou to the Turkey Creek Marsh, revealing how the low-lying terrain of the Texas Gulf Coast influences both the road network and the positioning of the small towns that dot the interior.