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2016 Map of Mont Belvieu

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cedar Bayou defines the winding boundary between Harris and Chambers counties, carving a path through a landscape where industrial development meets coastal wetlands. The terrain is marked by notable elevations such as Barbers Hill and Needle Point, which overlook a network of drainage channels including Buck Gully, Smith Gully, and Saw Pit Gully. This intricate hydrography is a hallmark of the Texas Gulf Coast, where natural bayous have been supplemented by man-made features like the Cedar Point Lateral.

Residential and aviation interests are evident throughout the quadrangle, from the established neighborhoods of Baytown and Mont Belvieu to the presence of Rogers Airport, Ferris Airport, and Baytown Airport. For genealogists and local historians, the map serves as a detailed record of local interments, labeling numerous sites such as the First United Methodist Cem of Mont Belvieu, Williams Cem, and Fisher Cem. These burial grounds, often tucked near the meandering bayous or on the slopes of the few local hills, provide a tangible link to the families who settled this industrial corridor.