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1959 Map of Millican

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Millican
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Brazos River and Navasota River converge south of Millican, creating a landscape defined by meandering water and rail connectivity in the late 1950s. This survey records a notable density of family and community landmarks, including the Millican Cem, Weaver Cem, Cox Cem, and Barker Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this portion of Brazos County. Small settlements and sidings such as Nelleva, Dallam, and Cawthon are situated along the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines, highlighting the importance of the railroad to the local economy.

Industrial and agricultural features are scattered across the terrain, from the Cotton Gin and Dinkins landmark to several Gravel Pits and the natural obstacle of Hidalgo Falls on the Brazos. The presence of Brooks Chapel and numerous named watercourses like Upshur Branch and Clifty Creek provide a detailed view of a rural Texas community during a period of established agricultural and transit networks.