1959 Map of Clear Lake

About this map

The Navasota River meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining the jagged border where Brazos, Madison, and Grimes counties converge. This 1959 field-checked survey reveals a rural Texas terrain dominated by complex water systems, from the broad Big Slough and Caney Island in the north to the eponymous Clear Lake and Wickson Lake further south. The map documents vital crossing points of the era, such as Three Bridges and the remote Democrat Crossing, which served as essential links for the local farming community.