1961 Map of Daniels

About this map

The Brazos River creates a serpentine border along the eastern edge of this landscape, its path defined by dramatic meanders like Mexican Bend and the wide alluvial reach of Clark Bottom. In the early 1960s, this area of Washington and Waller counties remained a largely rural patchwork of agricultural land and scattered communities. Small settlements such as Goodwill and Daniels are shown alongside local landmarks like Brown College and several rural congregations, including Paul Felder Ch and Mt Calvary Ch. The drainage patterns are clearly visible, with Jackson Creek and New Year Creek cutting through the western terrain to feed the river. The presence of several small cemeteries, such as Franklin Cem, and a primitive Landing Strip near the river bank, provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians documenting the mid-century development of these riverfront communities.