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2016 Map of Hoskins Mound

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hoskins Mound rises above the low-lying coastal marshes of Brazoria County, providing a high point near the small settlement of Hoskins. This coastal landscape is defined by its complex hydrology and industrial infrastructure, notably the large Amoco Chemical Company facility and the nearby Amoco Chemicals Reservoir. The map illustrates a labyrinth of tidal channels including Chocolate Bayou, New Bayou, and Wharton Bayou, which feed into the broader waters of Chocolate Bay and West Bay.

Navigation and transport are central to the area's layout, with the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the marshlands toward the gulf. Distinctive coastal landforms such as Horse Grove Point, Grassy Point, and Shell Point define the jagged shoreline, while inland features like Horseshoe Bend and Lost Bay highlight the shifting nature of the bayou system. The presence of Humble Cut reflects the engineered modifications made to these wetlands for maritime access.