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1956 Map of Axtell

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Mount Calm and Axtell anchor this mid-century landscape where the borderlines of McLennan, Hill, and Limestone counties converge. The St Louis Southwestern railroad cuts a straight diagonal across the terrain, shaping the local geography and providing a rail link for the scattered agricultural settlements. This period in Central Texas is defined by a network of small family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including the Olive Branch Ch and Billington Ch. Water management is evident through the naming of Cottonbelt Lake and Green Briar Lake, likely tied to the region's agricultural needs and the railroad's presence. Local genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of the TK Cem, Mount Calm Cem, and Shead Cem, which offer physical touchpoints for the families who settled this tri-county intersection. The drainage system is particularly dense, with Tehuacana Creek, Wildcat Creek, and Williams Creek carving through the countryside.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain