2016 Map of West Columbia

About this map

West Columbia serves as the primary hub of this Gulf Coast landscape, situated just east of the winding San Bernard River. The settlement pattern here is defined by a transition from the structured residential grid near the Po to the sprawling network of county roads like Co RD 4 and Co RD 5 that serve the surrounding agricultural and industrial lands. A complex hydrology of bayous and man-made impoundments dictates the local geography, with Varner Cr and Mound Cr draining into the lower coastal plains. Notable water features such as Eagle Nest Lake, Blackwell Reservoir, and the specifically named Tenneco Lake Number 1 indicate the area's reliance on managed water resources for industry and local drainage. This 2016 survey documents the modern footprint of a historic Texas town, showing the expansion of newer developments like Plantation Dr and Gayle Lakes Rd against the traditional rural backdrop.