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1957 Map of Marlin

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Marlin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Brazos River creates a complex network of meanders and oxbows across this mid-century landscape, defining the rural character of Falls County. The city of Marlin serves as the regional hub, centered on the Courthouse and the US Veterans Hospital. The transportation infrastructure of the 1950s is anchored by two major rail lines, the Missouri Pacific and the Texas and New Orleans, which converge in the city center.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals several smaller communities and landmarks of significant interest to local historians, including the rural settlements of Rocky Hill and Triangle. The area is dotted with historical spiritual centers such as Elm Grove Ch and Zion Hill Ch. Near the river, the landscape is marked by natural features like McCullough Slough and Barganier Slough, alongside the prominent Tomlinson Hill. Social and educational life is represented by the Marlin Country Club and the Booker T Washington High Sch.