The Brazos River snakes through the northeast corner of this Washington County landscape, which is defined by its deep Texas roots and rural settlement patterns. In the early 2010s, the area around Independence remained a hub of local history, with nearby Independance Cem and Good Hope Cem providing valuable points of reference for genealogists. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous watercourses, including Yegua Cr, Independence Cr, and Jackson Cr, which drain into the river system.
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1913 · Millican
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1914 · Gay Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Navasota
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Brenham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Austin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Hempstead
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Brenham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Washington
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Millican
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Gay Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000