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2013 Map of Markham

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Markham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Markham serves as the primary settlement on this Matagorda County coastal plain, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage and irrigation routes such as Wilson Cr. The town's grid is clearly delineated, stretching from Avenue I to Avenue A, reflecting its organized development in the Texas rice-growing belt. South of the main townsite, the small settlement of Buckeye sits near the winding path of the Colorado River, an area characterized by large-scale ranching and agricultural operations.

The influence of local landowning families is evident in landmarks like the W D Cornelius Ranch Airport, highlighting the region's historical ties to aviation and private ranching infrastructure. Near the southeastern corner, the presence of Lake Le Tulle adjacent to the river suggests the transition toward the low-lying wetlands and bayous typical of the Gulf Coast region. This map effectively documents the contemporary rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the farm-to-market road system like F-M 1468 to the remote ranch access roads.