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2019 Map of Winnie NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Willis Marsh and Spindletop Bayou dominate the low-lying coastal prairie landscape at the intersection of Liberty, Jefferson, and Chambers counties. This modern survey illustrates a highly managed water system, where natural features like Pignut Gully and Vogel Gully are integrated with significant infrastructure projects. The Lower Neches Valley Authority Canal and the Nolte Canal cut through the terrain, essential for local agriculture and industrial water management.

Several "islands" punctuate the flat marshlands, representing slight elevations in the topography that have long served as landmarks. These include Double Gum Island, Turkey Island, and Little Pine Island. The map records a grid of rural roads and drainage features such as the Ogden Ditch, reflecting the ongoing human modification of the Texas coastal plains to support drainage and access across these seasonally wet lands.