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2013 Map of Smith Point

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Smith Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Smith Point stands as the primary hub of activity on this coastal survey, where the terrestrial world of Chambers County meets the vast waters of the Texas coast. This landscape is defined by its position at the intersection of Trinity Bay, Galveston Bay, and East Bay, a geography that has long dictated its maritime and industrial character. The presence of the Smith Point Oil Field and various submerged landmarks like Red Fish Bar and Redfish Reef reflect a working coastline shaped by both resource extraction and navigation through the Trinity River Channel.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find value in the network of family and camp roads serving the point, including Plummer Camp Rd and Hawkins Camp Rd. The quiet location of Davis Cem near the eastern shore offers a point of interest for those tracing early settlers. Natural features like the Vingt-et-un Islands and Frankland Point delineate the complex shoreline, illustrating the delicate environment of the bays before the open Gulf.