2019 Map of Gholson

About this map

The Brazos River winds through this McLennan County landscape, defining the rural character of the region north of Waco. This area is marked by several distinct rural settlements including Gholson, Ross, and Rock Creek, each anchored by historical burial grounds that serve as vital touchstones for local genealogy. The map shows a high concentration of family and community cemeteries, such as Gholson Cem, Chalk Bluff Cem, and Moore Cem, scattered among the drainages of Aquilla Creek and White Rock Creek. Beyond the traditional agricultural patterns, the presence of Womack Farm Airport and Tigerbird Field reflects the modernization of the land. The terrain rises to Rogers Hill in the north, providing a geographic anchor for the numerous creeks like Salem Br and Wortham Br that feed into the river system.