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2019 Map of Iola

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Iola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The community of Iola serves as the primary hub in this portion of the Texas Brazos Valley, where the local road network converges near the southern end of the sheet. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of Bedias Cr and its various tributaries, including N Bedias Cr, Neeley Cr, and Bull Cr, which meander through the prairie and woodland mosaic of Grimes and Madison counties. To the northwest, the settlement of Cross sits at a crossroads near Neville Cr, reflecting the region’s traditional rural settlement patterns.

Genealogists will find several notable local landmarks, including Zion Cem just outside Iola, and Bethel Cem located near the eastern boundary line. Water management is evident through features like the South Zulch Reservoir and Walker Lake, which support the agricultural and ranching operations of the area. The map illustrates a transition from the structured street grid of Iola to the winding country lanes such as Pleasant Grove Rd and Busa Rd that connect outlying homesteads.