2016 Map of Sargent

About this map

Caney Creek meanders through the wetlands of Matagorda County before meeting the Gulf, defining a landscape of bayous, sloughs, and coastal bends. This coastal environment is characterized by the winding paths of Live Oak Bayou, Boggy Bayou, and the Turkey Island Slough, which drain toward the Intracoastal Waterway. The settlement of Sargent serves as the hub for this area, with residential clusters at Walker Bend, Red Bend, and Carancahua Bend following the natural curves of the creek. Genealogists will find the Sargent Cem positioned near the creek’s path, reflecting the community’s long-standing connection to these waterways. South of the main channel, the East Matagorda Bay is shielded by the Matagorda Peninsula, illustrating the complex barrier island system that protects this stretch of the Texas coast.