1985 Map of Marlin

About this map

The Brazos River meanders through the western half of this landscape, carving a wide valley that separates Marlin and Rosebud. By the mid-1980s, the region's agricultural roots remained visible through widespread prairie lands like Tidwell Prairie and Bald Prairie, while the newer Lake Limestone dominated the central drainage. The transport network is anchored by a dense system of rail lines, including the Missouri Pacific RR and Southern Pacific RR, which connect old shipping points like Bremond and Franklin. Geologists and local historians can trace the transition from river-bottom lowlands to the elevated terrain of Blue Ridge and Big Hill. Significant local landmarks such as the Marlin Airport and several rural burial sites, including Marlin Cem and Calvary Cem, provide essential anchor points for genealogical research in Falls and Robertson counties.