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2010 Map of Sargent

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sargent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Caney Creek winds through the coastal plains of Matagorda County before meeting the Gulf, anchoring the small community of Sargent. This landscape is defined by the complex transition from freshwater bayous to the salt marshes of East Matagorda Bay, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight line across the horizon. The settlement pattern follows the serpentine bends of the creek, with clusters of development near Walker Bend and Red Bend.

Tracing the geography reveals several notable water bodies and landmarks, including the oxbow-shaped Horseshoe Lake and the nearby Sargent Cemetery. To the south, the Matagorda Peninsula stands as a barrier against the Gulf of Mexico, separating the open sea from protected waters like Dead Caney Lake. This map captures the area just before significant modern shifts, detailing the local roads such as Farm Market 457 and the established Caney Creek Marina that serve the local maritime economy.