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1952 Map of Sargent

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Sargent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Caney Creek winds through the coastal lowlands of Matagorda County, defining a landscape of dramatic river meanders and bayou networks before reaching the Gulf. The settlement of Sargent serves as a focal point near the northern reaches of the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts a straight path through the marshes just inland from the East Matagorda Bay. Significant local landmarks include the Sargent Cem and Cedar Lakes Sch, providing essential coordinates for genealogical research in this coastal community.

The topography is characterized by intricate loops like Walker Bend and Red Bend, illustrating the natural movement of water through the salt marshes. Further south, the Matagorda Peninsula acts as a barrier against the Gulf of Mexico. Scattered throughout the wetlands, numerous Oil Wells and Oil Tanks indicate the mid-century industrial presence alongside traditional landmarks like the many Windmills that dot the prairie and marsh edges.