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1966 Map of Fallon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Fallon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Navasota River valley in the mid-1960s was a landscape defined by small agrarian communities and a shifting transportation network. This survey captures the rural character of southeastern Limestone County, where settlements like Shiloh and Box Car Center anchored local life alongside the Southern Pacific tracks. To the north, an Old Railroad Grade indicates a legacy of decommissioned rail lines being reclaimed by the prairie.

Genealogists can find significant local history at the Doyle Cem, Plummers Cem, and Burks Cem, which are scattered among the tributaries of Oak Creek and Plummers Creek. The map documents numerous creek systems, such as Turkey Creek and Pin Oak Creek, flowing toward the river, providing a look at the natural drainage and land use patterns before modern expansion. Distinctive local landmarks including Webb Chapel and the Long Bridge across the Navasota further identify the social and structural hubs of this Texas region.