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2016 Map of Chriesman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chriesman anchors this rural landscape along the border of Milam and Burleson counties, where the terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of Davidson Cr and Second Davidson Cr. The settlement of Chriesman, located in the northeastern quadrant, serves as a focal point for researchers interested in the legacy of early Texas land grants and community development. Moving south toward the residential cluster of Cade Lakes, the geography shifts into a dense network of water bodies, including East-West Lake and Cade Lake Number 3, which characterize the modern drainage patterns and recreational footprint of the area.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds, including the Chriesman Cem, Cox Cem, and Shiloh Cem. These landmarks, along with many named creeks like Pin Oak Br and Harvey Br, provide essential waypoints for tracing family property lines and historical land use. The map illustrates a transition from larger agricultural tracts near Bowers Lake to more densely partitioned rural residential roads.