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1995 Map of Manson

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Manson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Lake Texana dominates this landscape, created by the Palmetto Bend Dam and stretching across the Navidad River valley. This 1990s record captures a coastal plain transitioning from traditional ranching and oil production to recreation and conservation. The reservoir is surrounded by public spaces like Lake Texana State Park and the Brackenridge Plantation Recreation Area, which preserve local history alongside modern campsites and boat ramps.

Genealogists will find several burial sites including Texana Cem and Brackenridge Cem, along with a Historical Monument near the southern bend. The map also documents the industrial footprint of the region with a dense concentration of Oil Wells and a Pumping Sta located near the small settlement of Manson. The western edge is defined by the winding course of the Lavaca River, while the County Airport and a nearby Landing Strip illustrate the area's local aviation infrastructure.