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2013 Map of Otey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Brazos River snakes through this coastal prairie landscape, defining the boundaries of local industry and rural settlement south of the Greater Houston area. Much of the eastern terrain is dominated by the extensive Ramsey State Prison Farm, a large institutional tract bounded by the winding course of Oyster Cr. Small communities such as Otey and Lochridge anchor the local road network, while the southern edge of the map features significant water management sites like the Harris Reservoir and River Lake.

To the northwest, the edge of a major conservation area is visible via Brazos Bend State Park Rd, providing a contrast to the nearby agricultural and ranching lands. Residential pockets are often organized around water features, notably at Tankersley Lake and along numerous creeks like Cow Cr. This survey captures the region's character as a mix of correctional facilities, rural crossroad settlements such as Orozimbo, and an intricate network of bayous and lakes.