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2016 Map of Liberty

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Trinity River dominates this landscape of the Texas Coastal Plain, winding through a complex network of bayous, lakes, and marshes. Notable for local history is the presence of Negros Liberty Settlement in the south, alongside established communities like Liberty, South Liberty, and Atascosito. The river's influence is clear in features like River Boat Bend, Snag Lake, and Horse Shoe Bend Bayou, illustrating a dynamic riparian environment where land and water frequently overlap.

Genealogists can find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including Branch Cem, Neyland Cem, and Old Hardin Cem near Graveyard Hill. The transportation network is anchored by the State Highway 3 Bridge, connecting these river-dependent settlements. From the dense wetlands of Beards Marsh to the residential streets of Ames, the map provides a look at the cultural and physical geography of Liberty County in the mid-2010s.