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2013 Map of Rosharon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The coastal plains of Brazoria County reveal a complex drainage and energy landscape north of Angleton. Rosharon and Bonney serve as the primary hubs in an area defined by low-lying wetlands and bayous, including the winding Austin Bayou and the prominent Thurmond Lake. The presence of the Bonney Oil Field underscores the region's industrial ties to petroleum, while the agricultural and aviation history is reflected in facilities like BB Airpark and Flyin' Tiger Field.

Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites at Pilgrim Cem and Daughters Cem near the northern boundary. The settlement pattern shows modern residential expansion with developments like China Grove emerging alongside older rural landmarks such as Chenango and its namesake Chenango Lake. The man-made Rosharon Lateral illustrates the extensive water management systems required to maintain this flat, hydrologically active Texas terrain.