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2019 Map of Wyser Bottom

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Trinity River dominates this landscape, winding through a complex network of wetlands and oxbows known as Wyser Bottom. This riverine environment is characterized by significant topographic rises like Cincinnati Bluff and Wyser Bluff, which overlook the expansive floodplains and the waters of Lake Livingston. The area reveals a history of rural settlement and land use, marked by numerous small burial grounds including Mason Cem, Calhoun Cem, and Cincinnati Cem.

Smaller water bodies such as Big Tucker Lake, Garden Lake, and Moten Lake dot the terrain, linked by a system of creeks and sloughs like Mason Slough and Harper Br. The presence of these named cemeteries and varied water features suggests a long-standing connection between the local community and the river's shifting geography, providing a detailed record of family landmarks across Walker, Houston, and Madison counties.