2012 Map of Gholson

About this map

The Brazos River snakes through this McLennan County landscape, carving a route past established rural communities like Gholson and Patrick. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage branches and creeks, including Aquilla Cr, Rock Cr, and Wortham Br, which feed into the main river channel. This 2012 survey illustrates the transition of the land into private airfields and small homesteads, with Tigerbird Field Airport and Womack Farm Airport serving the area. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites preserved across the map, from the Gholson Cem near the town center to the Chalk Bluff Cem and Crump Cem further afield. These sites, along with landmarks like Rogers Hill, provide a detailed look at the historical geography of north Waco, showing how family names like Giles Br and McKenzie Br are literally etched into the waterways of the region.