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1956 Map of Carlos

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Carlos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Navasota River forms a distinct natural boundary through this rural landscape, dividing Grimes and Brazos counties. Originally compiled from 1919 Army Corps of Engineers data and reprinted for civil use in the 1950s, the map reveals a network of agricultural communities and early rail stops. Small hubs like Carlos and Mesa are centered around their respective post offices, while the educational life of the countryside is marked by rural schoolhouses including Reliance School and the Jarvis School.

Transportation infrastructure defines the area's development, featuring several significant crossings such as Long Bridge and the Turgeson Crossing Bridge. The presence of the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway and the Central Texas Railroad highlights the importance of rail transit for local industries, noted by stops like Grimes Switch and Cuthrells Spur. Natural springs and small lakes, including Piedmont Springs and Tonkaway Lake, provide the primary water sources for the scattered settlements and farmsteads.