1931 Map of Elm Mott

About this map

The Brazos River creates a dramatic loop known as The Big Bend just north of the growing city center of Waco. This early 1930s landscape is defined by the confluence of the North Bosque River and South Bosque River, which meet to form the primary Bosque River channel. The density of the city grid is concentrated south of East Waco, while the surrounding countryside is connected by a series of significant river crossings like Cameron Bridge and Speegleville Bridge.