2022 Map of Sargent

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Caney Creek winds through the low-lying coastal plains of Matagorda County before reaching the Intracoastal Waterway and the edge of East Matagorda Bay. This landscape is defined by its intricate network of bayous and drainage ditches, including Boggy Bayou, Live Oak Bayou, and the Jackson Ditch, which drain the wetlands behind the Matagorda Peninsula. The community of Sargent serves as a focal point near the coast, where the creek makes a series of dramatic loops at Walker Bend, Red Bend, and Carancahua Bend. For genealogists and local historians, several burial sites are preserved here, including the Bethlehem Christian Church Cem, New Bethlehem Christian Church Cem, Petteway Cem, and Sargent Cem. The road network, including FM 457 Hwy, reflects a mix of traditional ranch roads and residential development catering to the coastal environment.