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2019 Map of Speaks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Navidad River winds through this coastal prairie landscape where the borders of Lavaca, Colorado, and Jackson counties meet. The settlement of Speaks serves as a local anchor near the southern edge, while the rural community of Provident City occupies the eastern portion of the quadrangle. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Hartt Cem and Bright Cem offers primary evidence of early family holdings in the region.

A network of drainage systems, including Sandies Cr, Peach Cr, and Goldenrod Creek, defines the local topography and historical land use patterns. Notable infrastructure like Works Bridge on FM 530 indicates established crossings used to navigate the river's path. This survey documents the area's agricultural character, with long-standing county roads like Co RD 125 and Co RD 17 connecting isolated farmsteads and creek-side settlements.