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2022 Map of Hoskins Mound

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hoskins Mound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Hoskins Mound rises above the low coastal wetlands of Brazoria County, providing a distinct landmark in an area otherwise dominated by the sprawling tides of Chocolate Bay and West Bay. Near the settlement of Hoskins, the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Chocolate Bayou and Cottonwood Bayou, which carve through the salt marshes towards Lost Bay. This 2022 survey captures the transition from industrial utility to natural estuarine environments, where the Amoco Chemical Company facilities sit adjacent to the intricate drainage of Perry Bayou and Persimmon Bayou.

The coastal margin is heavily shaped by both natural features like Horseshoe Bend and human engineering, most notably the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the southern marshes. Shoreline features such as Grassy Point, Shell Point, and Horse Grove Point mark the edges of the bay system, while the Humble Cut serves as a reminder of the historical dredging and maritime activity necessary to navigate these shallow, sediment-rich waters.