
The Brazos River forms a winding western boundary for this portion of Grimes County, defining a landscape of low-lying prairies and seasonal creek drainages. During the late 1950s, the area's economy was anchored by a complex network of rail lines, including the Texas and New Orleans RR and the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fee RR, which converge near the southern edge of Navasota. This transportation hub supported rural settlements like Courtney and West Academy, while the presence of a Drive-in Theater and the Country Club Golf Course reflects the mid-century social life of the region.
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1913 · Millican
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1914 · Navasota
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Beaumont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Austin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Hempstead
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Beaumont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Washington
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Navasota
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Courtney
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Millican
USGS Topo · 1:24,000