2010 Map of Hoskins Mound

About this map

Hoskins Mound rises above the coastal wetlands of Brazoria County, providing a high-ground anchor in a landscape defined by meandering bayous and expansive salt marshes. This 2010 survey captures the industrial and maritime character of the Texas Gulf Coast, where the Amoco Chemical Company and its massive Amoco Chemicals Reservoir Levee occupy a significant footprint near the river bends. The map traces the winding course of Chocolate Bayou as it empties into Chocolate Bay, a critical transition zone between the inland marshes and the open waters of West Bay. Evidence of local recreation and transport is found at Peterson Landing and the Horseshoe Bend Marina, while the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the lower reaches of the map, serving as a primary artery for coastal shipping and commerce.