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2016 Map of Mission Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mission River winds southward through Refugio County, emptying into the complex estuarine waters of Mission Lake and Mission Bay. This coastal landscape is defined by its low-lying wetlands and tidal influences, where Melon Creek and Mullens Bayou contribute to the hydrologic network feeding into Copano Bay. The area remains largely rural and dominated by natural water features, with local access provided by a network of secondary roads including FM 2678 and FM 136.

Cultural landmarks and family-named roads hint at the local ranching and agricultural history of the Texas Gulf Coast. Named routes such as Ermis Rd, Boenig Rd, and Fricks Rd provide access to the interior, while Rancho Grande and Hynes Springs stand as notable points of interest. The presence of Gin Rd and Cemetery Rd reflects the fundamental components of this community's historic infrastructure.