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2013 Map of Damon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Damon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Damon Mound rises as a prominent topographical feature in this corner of Brazoria County, anchoring the small settlement of Damon. This 2013 survey illustrates the area's complex relationship between salt dome geology and local industry, specifically at Nash Dome and the associated Nash Dome Oil Field. The landscape is a mix of agricultural tracts and industrial infrastructure, defined by a network of drainage ways including Cow Creek, Turkey Creek, and Bee Creek.

Several private landing strips, such as Prairie Aire Field Airport and Meyer Field Airport, are scattered across the quadrangle, reflecting the rural and industrial utility of the region. Local family names are preserved in the road network, with routes like Meyers Stuhrenberg Rd and Charlie Meyer Rd providing clues for genealogists. The residential footprint of Belle Wisdom Est and the location of Rycade School Rd further document the mid-to-late 20th-century development patterns outside of the primary townsite.