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1962 Map of Hammond

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Hammond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Southern Pacific rail line bisects the landscape of Robertson County, following a straight north-south corridor that anchors the settlement of Hammond. This rural region is defined by its network of community institutions, including Bethlehem Ch, Shiloh Ch, and Mt Moriah Ch, which stand as key landmarks for local family historians and genealogists. Educational sites like the Hammond High Sch and Anderson Sch further illustrate the early 1960s social geography of this Central Texas area.

Water management and natural drainage are prominent features, with the Little Brazos R Diversion Channel and Robertson Lake appearing near the southwestern corner of the sheet. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous waterways such as Walnut Creek and Chair Branch, which flow toward the Brazos River. Industrial development is noted through a prominent Gravel Pit and extensive pipelines, reflecting the intersection of agrarian life and resource extraction in the mid-century Brazos Valley.