The Little River meanders deeply through this central Texas landscape, creating a complex series of oxbows and bends that define the topography between Little River and Academy. This 2016 survey captures a primarily rural and agricultural district where small communities like Sparks are linked by a network of farm-to-market roads and local lanes. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting several dispersed burial sites including Little River Cem, Volo Cem, and Sunshine Cem. Elevated terrain features like Knob Hill overlook the river valley, while various tributaries such as Knob Cr and Georgia Br drain the surrounding fields. The eastern portion of the quadrangle shows localized water management with Lansham Lake and Prewitt Lake 5, contrasting with the more natural, winding course of the main waterway.
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1885 · Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1887 · Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Temple
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1910 · Buckholts
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1912 · Buckholts
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1924 · Temple 3-C
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Belton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Waco
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Austin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000