1963 Map of Brooksmith

About this map

Brookesmith and the small settlement of Dulin anchor this mid-century survey of the Brown County landscape. The area is defined by the winding course of Clear Creek and its southern tributaries, including Indian Creek. A notable vestige of earlier transportation is the Old Railroad Grade, which cuts diagonally across the terrain toward the northeast. Water management is a visible priority throughout this ranching country, evidenced by the multiple spillways and reservoirs like Coggin Lake. To the north, Jordan Springs provides a natural landmark, while several Gravel Pits indicate local extractive industry during the early 1960s. The map captures a moment when the transition from rail reliance to modern road networks was nearly complete, yet the physical scars of the old routes remained prominent features of the rural topography.