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2016 Map of Sweeny

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sweeny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The San Bernard River meanders through the heart of this Brazoria County landscape, defining the boundary between the established settlement of Sweeny and the surrounding rural infrastructure. To the northwest, a series of large industrial water bodies, including San Bernard Reservoir Number 1, San Bernard Reservoir Number 2, and San Bernard Reservoir Number 3, indicate the area's intensive water management and industrial footprint. The town of Old Ocean sits adjacent to these reservoirs, while Wild Peach Village and the edge of West Columbia are visible to the east.

Low-lying coastal plains dominate the southern half of the map, characterized by drainage features like Cocklebur Slough and the expansive Old Ocean Swamp. The map details a dense network of county roads and farm-to-market routes, such as FM 1459 and FM 522, which connect these small communities to the regional agricultural and industrial centers. Smaller landmarks like Markle Lake and Flag Pond dot the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Texas Gulf Coast.