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2023 Map of Magnolia West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Magnolia West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The town of Magnolia serves as the focal point for this survey of the East Texas piney woods and coastal prairie transition. This 2023 map documents the intense residential expansion pushing westward from the town center along FM 1488 Rd and Magnolia Blvd. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Magnolia Cem, Sanders Cem, and Turner - Thomas Cem.

The landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of Walnut Creek, Brushy Creek, and Threemile Creek, which have been modified by the creation of several recreational water bodies such as Kachel Lake and Woodland Lake. The intersection of multiple county lines, including the borders of Grimes, Waller, and Montgomery counties, highlights the rural-to-suburban transformation of this region as it moves away from its agricultural origins toward modern residential developments.