Loading map...

1958 Map of Courtney

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Courtney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Brazos River meanders along the boundary of Grimes and Washington Counties, defining the western edge of this landscape at the close of the 1950s. To the south, the community of Courtney sits near the crossing of Beason Creek, serving as a central point for a rural network of churches and cemeteries. Religious life is anchored by St Paul Ch and Mercy Seat Ch, while local history is etched into the grounds of Sand Prairie Cem and Sommerford Cem.

Transportation corridors dominate the northern reach of the map, where the Navasota city boundary meets the junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads. This era of infrastructure is further represented by the Navasota Municipal Airport and a series of industrial pipelines. The terrain transitions from the open Evans Prairie to the winding drainage of Grassy Creek and Sandy Creek, reflecting the agricultural and natural geography of East Texas before late-century expansions.