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2016 Map of Burleigh

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Burleigh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Brazos River forms a winding eastern boundary for this portion of Austin County, where rural life is defined by small settlements and numerous family-named landmarks. The eastern edge of Bellville appears along the western margin, with Grawunder Field and Oak Knoll Cem marking the transition from town to countryside. The area is dotted with historic burial sites that speak to the region's genealogical depth, including the Pilgrims Rest Cem, Menke Cem, and Coshatte Cem.

A network of local roads and creek beds, such as Mill Creek and Piney Cr, crisscross the landscape toward the small community of Burleigh. These watercourses dictate the placement of farms and cemeteries, such as the Ivys Creek Cem and Abel Cem, which are tucked away near these drainages. This survey captures a moment of modern rural land use where aviation at Grawunder Field and traditional cattle-raising or farming properties exist side-by-side.