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2016 Map of Hallettsville SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Lavaca River and Navidad River define this rural landscape in southeastern Texas, where a dense network of seasonal creeks and branches drains the coastal plain. The territory is marked by the branching headwaters of Hardys Sandy Creek, Laughlins Sandy Creek, and Sandies Creek, indicating a terrain heavily influenced by its hydrologic patterns. Local family history is centered near the Haidusek Cem and along Matula Cemetary Rd, which link the various homesteads and agricultural plots connected by a grid of county roads.

The map reveals an established rural structure where water access dictated property boundaries and transport routes. Smaller tributaries like Bachelor Branch, Pin Oak Branch, and Summer Branch feed into the larger river systems, illustrating the natural drainage complexity of Lavaca County. This 2016 survey documents the enduring pastoral character of the region, captured through its named landmarks and the persistent network of local lanes such as Sweet Gum Lane.