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2010 Map of Mustang Bayou

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mustang Bayou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mustang Bayou and Chocolate Bayou wind through this coastal Texas landscape, defining a region where heavy industry and agriculture intersect. The southern portion of the map is dominated by large-scale infrastructure, including the Equistar Chemical Plant and the Amoco Chemical Company, alongside the Monsanto Reservoir Levee. These industrial landmarks sit adjacent to the Chocolate Bayou Oil Field, illustrating the economic engine of Brazoria County.

Evidence of the area's agricultural and maritime character is found in the Chocolate Bayou Rice Canal and Lutes Marine Service Marina. Genealogists may find the German Cemetery in the northern section particularly significant, while the Halls Bayou Camp suggests the local importance of the waterway network. The complex system of levees and dams, such as Mustang Lake West Dam, highlights the extensive water management required for both the local industry and the surrounding wetlands.