1931 Map of Elm Mott

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The confluence of the North Bosque River and the South Bosque River defines the landscape west of Waco, where 1920s topography shows a city expanding toward the limestone bluffs. This survey reveals a dense network of early roads and crossings, including Walkers Crossing and the Speegleville Bridge, connecting rural communities like Bosqueville and Alta Vista to the urban core. To the north, the Brazos River carves a massive horseshoe known as The Big Bend, flanked by prominent landmarks like Emmons Cliff and Dawson Pt.