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1959 Map of Independence, 1975 Print
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1959 Map of Independence

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Independence serves as the focal point of this Central Texas landscape, reflecting a deep historical connection to early statehood through landmarks like the Gen Sam Houston Home and the Gen J B Robertson Home Historical Marker. The area is geographically defined by the Brazos River and Yegua Creek confluence, where the Hidalgo Bluffs overlook the river bottomlands. Small rural centers such as William Penn and Sandy Hill appear alongside institutional landmarks including Bethlehem Church and Palestine School. The map captures a transition in land use, showing a Gravel Pit near town and several family-named burial grounds like Summers Cemetery. For historians, the inclusion of Baylor University State Park and the John Laura Seward Home provides specific locations for early educational and political figures in the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain