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2016 Map of Rosharon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rosharon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rosharon and Bonney anchor this corner of Brazoria County, showing a landscape defined by traditional ranching roots transitioning into modern rural residential developments. The area's history is preserved at Daughters Cem and Pilgrim Cem, standing amidst a network of drainage ways and water bodies like Bonner Slough and Thurmond Lake. The mapping reveals a distinct pattern of aviation use, with both BB Airpark and Flyin Tiger Airport serving the local community.

Hydrological features dominate the eastern and southern sections, where Austin Bayou and Flores Bayou meander through the coastal prairie. Recent growth is evident in the sprawling street networks of Suncreek Ranch and Chenango Ranch Dr, which contrast with the older, straight-line grid of the surrounding agricultural lands. The presence of Chenango Pond and Division Lake highlights the importance of water management in this low-lying Texas region near Alvin.