The rolling prairies of Washington County are intricately detailed here, showing the convergence of agriculture and history between the eastern edge of Brenham and the community of Chappell Hill. The landscape is defined by its deep genealogical roots, visible through a high concentration of burial grounds such as Saint Stanislaus Cem, Masonic Cem, and Baptist Hill Cem. These sites, along with the Campground Cem and Willingham Cem in the northeast, underscore the long-established family networks of the region. The map also traces the winding courses of New Year Cr, Peach Cr, and Rocky Cr, which drain the varied terrain. In the northern section, the small settlement of Earlywine sits near the crossing of Kuykendall Cr, while the Brenham Municipal Airport marks the western boundary. This survey offers a clear view of the rural road network, from major routes like FM 50 to local lanes like Wiesepape Rd and Fuelburg Pease Rd.
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1914 · Gay Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Navasota
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Brenham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Austin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Hempstead
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Brenham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Washington
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Gay Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Independence
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Daniels
USGS Topo · 1:24,000