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2010 Map of Sweeny

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sweeny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sweeny and the industrial landscape of the Old Ocean Oil Field define this portion of Brazoria County. The San Bernard River winds through the center of the quadrangle, serving as a geographic anchor for nearby settlements like El Bernardo and Wild Peach Village. The presence of several major levees, including the San Bernard Reservoir Number 1 Levee and Markle Lake Levee, highlights the ongoing management of the region's low-lying coastal prairie terrain.

Industrial infrastructure is prominent, particularly around Old Ocean, where the complex network of county roads and petroleum interests meet. Smaller landmarks such as Flag Pond and the Cocklebur Slough provide insight into the natural drainage patterns of the area before they reach Cedar Lake Creek. This 2010 survey offers a detailed look at the rural-industrial balance of Southeast Texas, showing how modern development and resource extraction coexist with the area's river-fed wetlands.