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1959 Map of Brock

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Brock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Grindstone Creek and its tributary, Little Grindstone Creek, carve through the rolling Parker County terrain, creating a landscape defined by dramatic overlooks like Hicks Bluff and Stephens Bluff. While the Brazos River clips the southwestern corner, the interior of the map reveals a post-war rural infrastructure centered on Brock and Brock Junction. The prominent Veterans World War II Highway cuts a straight path across the northern half, signaling the era's focus on regional connectivity and modernization.

Local history researchers will find a wealth of family-named landmarks, particularly a high concentration of small cemeteries including Cox Cem, Brashears Cem, and Fairview Cem. These sites, along with the Dennis Ch to the south, provide a clear record of the area's established community roots. The presence of a Quarry, a Radio Range Sta, and multiple gravel pits suggests a working landscape where early industrial extraction and navigation technology integrated into the traditional ranching or farming economy.