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2019 Map of Pledger

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pledger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pledger and the surrounding coastal prairies of the Wharton and Matagorda county line are defined by a complex network of slow-moving waterways and sloughs. This landscape is shaped by the meandering course of Caney Cr, which winds through the southeastern portion of the map, alongside several distinct drainage features such as Quinine Slough, Gardner Slough, and Water Hole Cr. These hydrologic patterns dictate the layout of rural roads and the placement of small community hubs.

Smaller settlements and rail-aligned points like Magnet and Cane Junction represent the agricultural and transport heritage of the region. The map also documents local landmarks essential for genealogical research and community history, most notably Union Cem. In the north, the Giles VA Ranch Airport sits near the upper reaches of the sloughs, while the small cluster at Don-Tol marks another rural crossroads in this heavily ditched and drained landscape near Little Lake.