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1952 Map of Brazoria

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Brazoria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Brazos River winds in heavy oxbows through this coastal prairie landscape, defining the character of Brazoria during the mid-20th century. The settlement pattern reveals the shift from Old Brazoria to the modern town center, which developed along the Missouri Pacific railroad line. To the south and west, the San Bernard River and Cocklebur Slough weave through a network of small bayous including McFadden Bayou and Middle Bayou.

Social and institutional landmarks are concentrated south of the main town, including the Mims Sch and Zion Temple Cem. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the large landholdings of the Clemens State Farm and the Retrieve State Farm, reflecting the significant role of state-run agriculture in the local economy. Water features like Horseshoe Lake and Brazoria Lake highlight the river's historical meanders and the evolving drainage of the Texas Gulf Coast.