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2016 Map of Orchard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Brazos River meanders along the eastern edge of this coastal prairie landscape, defining the hydrological character of a region marked by extensive creek networks. Small agricultural and transportation hubs like Orchard and Beasley anchor the local geography, connected by a grid of named rural roads such as Reinecker Rd and Gajewsky Rd. The influence of aviation on the modern landscape is evident through the presence of both the Houston Fort Bend Airport and Ward Airpark.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific street-level details of the settlements, including the location of Orchard Cem and the residential layout along Illinois St and Magnolia. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage features like Cottonwood Cr, Sandy Br, and Snake Cr, which historically dictated the placement of homesteads and farm boundaries across this portion of Fort Bend County.