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1962 Map of Bryan East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bryan East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The burgeoning municipalities of Bryan and College Station serve as the focal points for this early 1960s study of Brazos County. This era captures the transition of the region from a purely rural agricultural landscape toward suburban expansion, evidenced by the development of the Townshire Shopping Center and Ridgecrest Shopping Center alongside older institutional landmarks like the Allen Academy and Washington Sch.

Beyond the city limits, the land is defined by winding tributaries such as Wickson Creek and Carters Creek. Historically significant rural hubs like Boonville and Steep Hollow are documented alongside numerous family and community landmarks, including the Mt Olive Cem and Macedonia Ch. The presence of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads highlights the enduring importance of rail infrastructure to the local economy during this period.