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2013 Map of Oyster Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Stratton Ridge Oil Field and the surrounding coastal lowlands define this landscape in Brazoria County, where industrial energy extraction meets a complex network of wetlands and tidal inlets. The topography is dominated by the namesake Stratton Ridge, a geologic feature that has historically influenced local oil and gas production. Water is the primary architect of the terrain, seen in the winding paths of Bastrop Bayou, Austin Bayou, and Big Slough as they move toward the Gulf.

Small settlements like Bastrop Beach and Mims are positioned near the water, while family-named sites such as Hoskins Cem and Hudgens Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. The map also captures significant water bodies including Salt Lake, Evans Lake, and McCormack Reservoir Number 4, illustrating a region defined by its bayous, sloughs, and the vital Oyster Creek waterway.