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2019 Map of Star Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Star Lake and the surrounding marshlands of Jefferson County dominate this coastal landscape as it appeared in the late 2010s. The map illustrates a complex hydraulic network defined by man-made alterations and natural waterways, including the Intracoastal Waterway and drainage features like Spindletop Ditch. This low-lying area, characterized by Salt Bayou Marsh and Spindletop Marsh, shows the critical intersection of industrial maritime infrastructure and the Gulf coast's fragile ecosystem.

Along the southern edge, McFaddin Beach meets the Gulf of Mexico, providing a detailed look at the shoreline before further erosion or sea-level changes. Inland, narrow roads like Clam Lake Rd provide the only land access through the wetlands, connecting isolated points such as Little Lake and Fivemile Cut. The persistence of names like Spindletop Gully reflects the region's enduring association with the historic Texas oil industry, even in these marshy reaches.