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1927 Map of Graham

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Graham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1927
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1927

About this map

The Brazos River creates a serpentine landscape of dramatic oxbows and bends across Young County in the mid-1920s. This survey, which utilized aerial photography from the Army Air Service, captures a complex network of river crossings and rural infrastructure during a period of transition. The river's path is marked by distinctive features such as Gooseneck Bend and Miller Bend, where established crossings like McCann Bridge and Miller Bend Crossing facilitated local travel.

Concentrated rural life is evident in the numerous country schools including Miller School and Tonk Valley School, alongside small community hubs like Medlin Chapel. The town of Graham stands as the primary urban center, while the Wichita Falls and Southern railroad line provides a vital industrial artery through the terrain. The presence of the Old Toll Road Crossing near the Clear Fork suggests the area's earlier reliance on private infrastructure before the expansion of public county routes.