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2010 Map of Laguna Atascosa

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Laguna Atascosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bayview and a series of rural colonias define this South Texas landscape in the coastal plains near the Gulf. The area is characterized by a complex network of water management features and natural resacas, most notably the winding Resaca de los Fresnos and the expansive Laguna Atascosa. Agricultural and residential patterns are closely tied to these water sources, with numerous reservoirs and tanks like Reservoir Number Seven and Vareno Tank supporting the local irrigation needs.

Settlement is concentrated in several named communities such as Arroyo Gardens and La Coma Colonia, alongside smaller developments like Lourdes Street Colonia. Historical points of interest for local researchers include Soldiers Cemetery and the established La Tina Ranch. The terrain is marked by man-made alterations to the drainage system, evidenced by the Mercer Reservoir 2 Dam and various levees, illustrating the ongoing efforts to manage the wetlands and tidal influences of the region.