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2022 Map of Daniels

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Daniels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Brazos River forms a serpentine boundary between Washington and Waller counties, anchoring a landscape shaped by agricultural history and bottomland geography. This portion of the river is defined by dramatic oxbows and alluvial features like Mexican Bend and the wide expanse of Clark Bottom. Near the settlement of Daniels, the land is notably dense with small family and community burial grounds, reflecting a long-standing pattern of rural residency and deep-rooted local heritage.

Several specific sites serve as vital markers for genealogists and historians, including the Paul Felder African Methodist Episcopal Church Cem and the Leathie Howard Community Cem. Numerous watercourses, such as Jackson Cr and New Year Creek, drain the low-lying terrain into the Brazos. The map also traces historical travel routes like Old Stagecoach Rd and Old Plantation Rd, which indicate the early development of the region's infrastructure.