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2013 Map of Tynan

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Tynan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Tynan and the surrounding agricultural lands of Bee and San Patricio Counties are defined by a network of farm-to-market roads and seasonal creek beds. This coastal plain landscape features the small settlements of Argenta and Olmos, which serve as quiet hubs for the local ranching and farming community. The topography is subtly shaped by drainage systems including Olmos Cr, Papalote Cr, and Bayou Cr, which meander toward the southwestern corner of the map where the shoreline of Lake Corpus Christi begins to emerge.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Waldheim Cem centrally located along FM-3190, a point of interest for tracing early families in the region. Near the lake, the development of Lakeshore Gardens and Heldenfels indicates the shift toward residential and recreational use of the waterfront. The presence of Caliche Pit Rd also highlights the localized extraction of materials common to this part of South Texas.