2013 Map of Pledger

About this map

Pledger serves as the central hub of this coastal plain landscape, where a network of rural roads such as FM 1728 and Felder Rd converge near the winding path of Caney Cr. The settlement pattern reflects a history of transit and resource management, with junction points like Newgulf Junction and Cane Junction punctuating the agricultural fields. Local history is anchored by the Union Cem, located south of Pledger, while the presence of the Salt Water Canal and drainage features like Gardner Slough and Quinine Slough highlight the complex water management required in this low-lying region. Smaller named locales such as Don-Tol and Magnet appear alongside natural landmarks like Big Lake and Little Lake, offering a detailed view of Wharton County's late-twentieth and early-twenty-first-century rural development.