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2013 Map of Pierce

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The community of Pierce sits at the intersection of local ranching tradition and modern aviation in Wharton County. This landscape is defined by its extensive water management systems, including the Pierce Canal, which services the surrounding agricultural tracts. The Tres Palacios River and several of its tributaries, such as Blue Cr and Mud Cr, weave through the region, feeding the Roach Reservoir and the nearby Twin Basin. This network of waterways reflects the area's long-standing reliance on irrigation for its rice and cattle industries.

Industrial and civil landmarks are prominent on the map, from the Wharton Regional Airport in the northeast to the more localized Tradewind Ag Airport. Educational roots are visible at the Tres Palacios School, located south of Pierce Ranch Rd. The geometry of the road system, including Co RD-456 and Co RD-410, reveals the organized subdivision of the coastal prairie into productive agricultural and ranching parcels.