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1959 Map of Clear Lake

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Clear Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Navasota River carves a complex, meandering path through this landscape, serving as the primary boundary between Brazos, Madison, and Grimes Counties. In the late 1950s, this area was characterized by its dense network of riparian features and creek systems, including Allcorn Creek, Sand Creek, and Neville Creek. The presence of oxbow-style lakes like Clear Lake and Brushy Lake indicates the river's historical shifting, while named points like Democrat Crossing and Three Bridges highlight the critical, limited transit points across the bottomlands.

Local landmarks such as the Williamson Cem and the small Roadside Park near the river crossing provide valuable touchstones for genealogists and local historians. The map also documents the industrial presence of the era through several Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the terrain, reflecting the mid-century intersection of natural water systems and resource extraction in East Texas.