1988 Map of Brownsboro

About this map

Brownsboro sits at the junction of several drainage systems in Jackson County, where water management infrastructure defines the human imprint on the landscape. This late-twentieth-century survey reveals a complex network of irrigation and storage, including the Yankee Creek Reservoir, Lake Creek Reservoir, and the Yankee Creek Siphon. Small-scale local landmarks like the Schoolhouse and Cem cemetery near the main settlement provide essential coordinates for genealogical research. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Woodrat Knob to the Bradshaw Drop, while the economy is reflected in scattered Quarry sites and a Landing Strip. The map detail follows the winding paths of Little Butte Creek and its many tributaries, such as Bitterlick Creek and Kanutchan Creek, illustrating how water rights and topographic features dictated the placement of roads and rural homesteads.