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2022 Map of Sweeny

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sweeny serves as the central hub of this Brazoria County landscape, positioned along a complex corridor of drainage and water management. The town is flanked by multiple burial grounds of local significance, including Sweeny Cem North, Sweeny Cem South, and Rainbow Cem. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the San Bernard River, which meanders past Wild Peach Village and through low-lying areas characterized by features like Old Ocean Swamp and Flag Pond.

To the north, the massive San Bernard Reservoir Number 2 highlights the area's industrial water needs, while the presence of Old Ocean and West Columbia on the margins suggests the broader regional network of oil and agricultural settlements. The intricate grid of county roads, such as Co RD 344 and Co RD 489, provides a clear view of modern land divisions and rural access points leading toward Cocklebur Slough and other coastal tributaries.