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2010 Map of Clear Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Clear Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Navasota River meanders through the heart of this landscape, its path defined by numerous creek junctions and localized crossings. Points such as Three Bridges in the north and Democrat Crossing further south highlight historic transit points over the river, connecting rural corridors like Tabor Rd and Democrat Rd. The terrain is punctuated by a network of water bodies, including the namesake Clear Lake and several man-made impoundments like Oakland Lake and Wallace Lake, which supported the agricultural and ranching operations of the region.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as the Tryson Cemetery and Williamson Cemetery. The mapping of these sites alongside family-named routes like Mary Barton Rd and Forsthoff Rd reflects a long-established rural community pattern in Brazos County. The distribution of small dams, including the Hunter Lake Dam, emphasizes a landscape managed for water control and livestock, consistent with the ranching character of the Still Creek Ranch Rd area.