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1956 Map of Axtell

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Axtell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The intersection of the St Louis Southwestern and the Industrial Railroad defines the transportation hub at Axtell during the mid-20th century. This region of McLennan County is a patchwork of rural homesteads and agricultural land, where a complex network of waterways like Tehuacana Creek, Williams Creek, and Salt Creek flow toward the tri-county border area. The map illustrates the social centers of the era, including Olive Branch Ch and Billington Ch, alongside community landmarks such as Cottonbelt Lake.

To the northeast, Mount Calm sits near the junction of Hill and Limestone counties. Genealogical value is found in the varied burial sites across the landscape, from the large Mount Calm Cem to the smaller TK Cem and Snead Cem. This 1978 revision of 1956 data highlights the persistence of rural Texas settlements and the subtle changes in local infrastructure, including a prominent Gas Well and the shifting Indefinite Boundary lines.