Loading map...

2016 Map of Van Vleck

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bay City and Van Vleck anchor this coastal plain landscape in Matagorda County, where the transition from urban industry to agricultural wetlands is clearly defined. The area is marked by a complex network of drainage systems and winding waterways, most notably Caney Cr and Snead Slough, which carve through the northern reach. The expansion of Bay City is evident along its northeastern edge, where S Industrial Dr and Cottonwood Cr meet residential developments such as River Oaks Rd.

Further east, the smaller community of Van Vleck is detailed with its local street grid, including Ave A through Ave G. This area provides valuable detail for genealogists and local historians, specifically marking the Free System Cem just outside the main town. The surrounding terrain is a mosaic of sloughs and bayous, with Hardeman Slough and Bucks Bayou illustrating the natural hydrology that has long influenced settlement patterns and land use in this part of Texas.