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2013 Map of Calvert

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Calvert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Calvert Historic District anchors this Robertson County landscape, reflecting the enduring grid of a significant Texas cotton-era settlement. Situated near the serpentine loops of the Brazos River, the town's geography is defined by a dense network of local streets such as E Browning St, Railroad St, and Cottonwood St. The map captures a high concentration of burial grounds important for genealogical research, including Calvert Beauty Cem, Sunnyside Cem, and Saint Lukes Cem, which serve as permanent records of the local community's history.

Beyond the central townsite, the surrounding terrain is marked by smaller points of connection like Calvert Junction, Barton, and Marvin. The landscape is etched with various watercourses such as Sandy Cr, Mud Cr, and Peters Slough, while transport is facilitated by local routes like Hearne and Calvert Gravel Rd. The presence of several family-named cemeteries, including Foster Cem and Old Providence Cem near the southern boundary, provides a look at the dispersed rural homesteading patterns that once characterized this river valley.