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2022 Map of Star Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Star Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Gulf Coast wetlands of Jefferson County are defined here by a complex hydraulic network where natural bayous meet industrial-era infrastructure. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path across the low-lying terrain, intersecting with the winding Salt Bayou and the expansive Star Lake. This maritime landscape reflects the region's long history of drainage and navigation, as seen in the engineered paths of Spindletop Ditch and Spindletop Gully, which drain into the Spindletop Marsh area.

Along the southern edge, the coastline meets the Gulf of Mexico at McFaddin Beach. This area is sparsely developed, with limited road access provided by Clam Lake Rd and Wilber Rd. The map illustrates the fragile transition between inland freshwater features like Little Lake and the tidal influences of Willie Slough and Fivemile Cut, documenting a specialized environment shaped by both tide and timber-era dredging legacy.