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2013 Map of Clay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Brazos River meanders across this landscape, creating a complex network of oxbow lakes, bayous, and seasonal creeks. The settlement of Clay serves as a small focal point, characterized by its grid of streets including Booker T St and Palmer St. The area's agricultural and rural character is defined by sprawling farm roads and family-named land features, suggesting a long history of river-bottom farming.

Genealogists can find significant local records through the presence of several burial sites, such as Botts Ferry Cem, Clay Cem, and Thomas Cem. The hydrography of the region is particularly dense, with Buzzard Bayou and Koontz Bayou feeding into the larger river system, alongside named bodies of water like Wilkins Lake and Tennessee Lake. These features illustrate the shifting path of the river over time, leaving behind the Old River channels that dictate the modern topography.