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2010 Map of Gholson

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gholson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Brazos River carves a deep loop through the center of this landscape, defining the rural character of McLennan County just north of Waco. Small residential clusters and family farms are anchored by the settlements of Gholson and Patrick, while numerous small airfields such as Tigerbird Field and Hess Airport indicate a region with a high density of private aviation.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Chalk Bluff Cemetery, Jenkins Cemetery, and Crump Cemetery. The terrain is shaped by numerous tributaries feeding the Brazos, such as Aquilla Creek, Elm Creek, and White Rock Creek, which flow past landmarks like Rogers Hill. This map captures the transition of a traditional Texas river bottom landscape into a modern residential and agricultural hybrid.