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1956 Map of Hico

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Hico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The North Bosque River winds through this central Texas landscape, anchoring the settlement of Hico near the boundary of Erath and Hamilton Counties. By the mid-1950s, the local economy appears transitionary, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and Caliche Pits alongside traditional ranching and recreational spaces like the Blue Bonnet Country Club. Transport patterns are defined by the American Legion Memorial Highway and the prominent Old Railroad Grade, which traces the river valley and signals the era's shift in regional connectivity.

Genealogists can find several established burial grounds, including Hico Cemetery and the more remote Honey Creek Cem and Dry Fork Cem. The map further details small-scale aviation with a Landing Strip north of the river and rural landmarks such as the hamlet of Olin in the southwest corner. The drainage network is particularly dense here, featuring Gilmore Creek, Turkey Branch, and Long Branch, which shaped the early development and land use of these plains.