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1963 Map of Davilla

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Davilla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Davilla serves as the primary hub in this rural landscape at the crossroads of Bell, Milam, and Williamson counties. The settlement pattern is defined by several dispersed rural communities and family-named landmarks like Science Hill and the small hamlet of Vilas. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial grounds, including Jackson Cem, Simmons Cem, Hennington Cem, and Server Cem, offering a detailed view of family settlements along the local watercourses.

The topography is dominated by the winding drainage systems of Donahoe Creek and Alligator Creek, which carve through the terrain toward the Little River at the northern edge. Significant water resources like Stigall Lake No 2 and the natural flow from Server Springs and Dripping Springs supported the agricultural lifestyle of the era. The presence of Donahoe Sch and Val Verde Ch further highlights the community centers that once anchored these rolling hills.