2013 Map of Davilla

About this map

Davilla and the surrounding rural communities of Vilas and Donahoe characterize this part of Milam County, defined by a landscape of creek-fed ranching and scattered family heritage sites. The map reveals an extensive system of water management, specifically numerous Soil Conservation Service Reservoirs designed to control the flow of Donahoe Cr, Alligator Cr, and Darrs Cr. This 2013 survey is particularly valuable for genealogical research, identifying small family-named burial grounds like the Pruett Family Cem, Mumford Cem, and Jackson Cem. Transportation and commerce are tied to the local farm-to-market road network, while the Isbell Ranch Airport and nearby Stigall Lake Number 2 indicate the modern pastoral character of the area. Named landmarks such as Dripping Springs and Science Hill Cem provide concrete geographical anchors for those studying the long-standing settlement patterns of the Texas blackland prairies.