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1962 Map of Hicks

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Hicks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Hicks sits at a geographic crossroads in the early 1960s where the borders of Milam, Lee, and Burleson counties converge. This interior Texas landscape is defined by the winding course of East Yegua Creek and its numerous tributaries, including Allen Branch and Pin Oak Branch. The presence of a legacy Railroad Grade cutting through the western portion of the map indicates a shifting transportation network, while industrial activity remains visible at the Hicks Mine and a local Gravel Pit.

Rural community life is centered around several religious and memorial sites such as Forest Grove Ch and the associated Forest Grove Cem. To the north, Harmony Cem and Black Jack Ch serve as significant markers for genealogists and local historians tracking family footprints in this tri-county region. The terrain is marked by numerous small hills, providing a varied backdrop for these mid-century ranching and mining operations.