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2019 Map of Kendleton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Kendleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The San Bernard River forms a significant natural boundary on this 2019 survey, winding through the flatlands of Fort Bend Co and Wharton Co. This landscape is defined by its transition from prairie into dense bottomland vegetation, most notably at Blossom Prairie and the riparian corridor of Peach Break. The drainage network is complex, featuring sluggish waterways like Cypress Slough, Blossom Slough, and Snake Cr, which reflect the low-lying coastal plain topography of Southeast Texas.

Agricultural and rural residential patterns are anchored by the settlements of Beasley and Kendleton, with the western edge of Rosenberg visible to the northeast. Historical roots are evident in family and community landmarks, including Friedens Cem and Modena Cem. Long-established transit routes like FM 360 and the railroad-aligned corridor of Beasley dictate the modern development, while names like Foster School Rd preserve the memory of early local educational centers.