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1925 Map of Marquez No. 1

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Marquez No. 1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The Navasota River forms a winding natural boundary between Leon and Robertson counties in this mid-1920s survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of watercourses including Steel Creek, Brushy Creek, and Red Oak Creek, which drain into the river bottomlands. Small rural settlements and educational hubs serve the farming community, with the town of Marquez situated in the northeast corner near the rail line.

Genealogists and local historians can trace early twentieth-century social infrastructure through sites like Dolly School, Prospect School, and Watson School. Transport in the area relies on historic routes such as the Great Northern Trail and the Farrier Trail, which connect dispersed landmarks like Sand Crossing Church and Rain Hill. The map also captures several local water features including Jay Hue Lake, Golf Lake, and the curiously named Alum Pond.