1995 Map of Marcado Creek

About this map

Marcado Creek meanders through the coastal plains of Victoria County, defining a landscape of agricultural drainage and early petroleum extraction. This mid-1990s survey illustrates a region where water management is paramount, featuring extensive Levee systems and man-made Spoil Bank formations that flank the local waterways. The map preserves the locations of local landmarks such as the Wood Sch and nearby Wood High Cem, which along with the Shillerville Cem farther south, offer critical data points for genealogists tracing family histories in these rural settlements. The terrain is dotted with numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and a Pumping Sta, reflecting the industrial footprint on the land. Five distinct water bodies, including Garcitas Creek and Arroyo Palo Alto, create a complex riparian network across the low-lying Texas prairie.