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1982 Map of Beaukiss

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Beaukiss
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The agrarian landscapes of Central Texas intersect at the boundaries of Williamson, Milam, and Lee counties in this 1982 map. Local history is deeply rooted in the small settlements of Beaukiss and Blue, alongside established rural communities like Shiloh and Abbott. The map reveals a high density of local landmarks significant for genealogical research, including the Lawrence Chapel and family-named burial grounds such as Guentzel Cem, Adina Cem, and Burns Cem.

A network of watercourses, dominated by Middle Yegua Creek and its many tributaries like Knight Branch and Slaughter Branch, defines the local topography. This area is characterized by its agricultural use, but also shows signs of resource extraction through a Gravel Pit and a small Oil Field in the northwest. The presence of numerous wells scattered across the map underscores the reliance on groundwater in this rural corridor of the Texas Blackland Prairies region.