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2019 Map of Wharton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Wharton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Colorado River defines the western edge of this coastal prairie landscape, where the city of Wharton serves as a central hub for transportation and commerce. A notable concentration of infrastructure appears at the river crossing, including the Colorado River Bridge and the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Bridge, reflecting the importance of both rail and road networks in moving goods through Wharton County. To the north, the Little Zion Cem provides a point of interest for genealogists tracing local family histories near the intersection of several county roads.

The terrain is marked by seasonal water features and bypasses, such as Baughman Slough, Manso Lake, and the winding course of Caney Cr. Smaller rural settlements like Dinsmore and Burr are situated among a grid of local routes such as Co RD 148 and Archer Rd. The presence of Shanks Ag Strip and Lackey Aviation underscores the continued significance of aviation in supporting the local agricultural economy and regional connectivity.