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2019 Map of Sargent

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sargent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Caney Creek meanders through the coastal lowlands of Matagorda County, shaping the settlement patterns of Sargent and the surrounding bends. This 2019 survey captures the intricate network of tidal bayous and drainage ditches that define the landscape as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. The area is characterized by residential development following the natural curves of the water, particularly at Walker Bend and Red Bend, while the Sargent Cem remains a central point for local genealogical interest.

The southern edge of the map transition into the maritime geography of the Intracoastal Waterway and East Matagorda Bay, shielded from the open sea by the Matagorda Peninsula. This environment is a complex system of marshes and smaller water bodies like Horseshoe Lake and Live Oak Bayou. The drainage infrastructure, including Jackson Ditch, illustrates the ongoing management of this low-lying coastal prairie, where land use is dictated by the proximity to the bay and the numerous bayous crossing the terrain.