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2013 Map of Rincon Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Aransas River winds through the coastal plains of San Patricio County, carving the distinct fluvial features of Rincon Bend and Tule Bend. This landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural utility, where a network of county roads organizes the flat terrain into large blocks. The energy sector is prominently represented by the Plymouth Gas and Oil Field and the Taft Oil and Gas Field, indicating the area's role in Texas's petroleum economy.

Water management is central to the land's use, evidenced by named reservoirs and infrastructure like Palomo Tank, Chico Tank, and Rincon Tank. Local naming conventions are preserved through landmarks such as the Mare Trap Windmill, Ohiva Windmill, and Coyote Windmill, which speak to the ranching heritage that persists alongside the oil and gas operations. The eastern reaches of Chiltipin Cr further illustrate the intricate drainage patterns near the Gulf coast.