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2022 Map of Victoria East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The eastern reaches of Victoria transition from dense city blocks to a vast network of coastal plains and seasonal drainages. This map illustrates the significant educational presence in the region, centered around Victoria College and the University of Houston - Victoria. The landscape is etched by watercourses such as Placedo Cr and Marcado Cr, which dictate the placement of rural roads and historical property boundaries. To the northeast, the Victoria Regional Airport serves as a modern hub of transportation, replacing the older reliance on rail and primitive roadways.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Pleasant Green Cem and Booker Jewett Cem, located near the southern edge of the city. The small settlement of Telferner appears to the east, anchored by the Telferner Cem, highlighting how these smaller communities maintained distinct identities as the larger urban center of Victoria expanded along major arteries like Zac Lentz Pkwy.