2013 Map of West Columbia

About this map

West Columbia serves as the focal point of this Brazoria County landscape, situated where the coastal plain is etched by an intricate network of waterways. The San Bernard River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by Cannon Gully, while Mound Cr and Varner Cr drainage patterns define the northern and central reaches. This 2013 survey illustrates the area's long-standing connection to the petroleum industry via the West Columbia Oil Field, which remains a prominent feature of the local geography. Beyond the town center, the map documents a transition from residential developments like those along Plantation Dr and Reterio Dr to an expansive rural grid. This agricultural and industrial hinterland is dotted with several water bodies, including Eagle Nest Lake, Blackwell Reservoir, and Tenneco Lake Number 1, highlighting the management of water resources for both natural drainage and industrial utility in this Gulf Coast region.