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1957 Map of Irene
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1957 Map of Irene

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Agricultural life in Central Texas is defined here by the winding course of Richland Creek and its extensive system of Levees. The landscape in the late 1950s is a mix of small crossroads communities and scattered family landmarks. The small settlement of Irene sits in the northwest corner along the Missouri Pacific railroad, while Pelham and Emmett anchor the central and northern plains. This survey documents the rural social fabric through its numerous burial grounds and spiritual centers, such as Salem Cem, Graham Cem, and Antioch Ch. Notably, an Old Railroad Grade traces a path through the southwest, marking the footprint of earlier transit lines that once connected these farming outposts. The network of waterways including White Rock Creek and Ash Creek further emphasizes the hydraulic management required for the region's blackland prairie soils.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain