2022 Map of Mumford

About this map

The meandering Brazos River defines the landscape of this survey, carving a complex series of oxbows and sloughs through the agricultural bottomlands at the junction of several Texas counties. Small agricultural communities and loading points like Mumford, Astin, and Mooring are scattered throughout the floodplains, connected by a network of farm-to-market roads. The terrain transitions from the low-lying wetlands of Mooring Slough and Sims Slough to the slightly higher ground of Teal Prairie, where the Teals Prairie Cem stands as a local landmark. Industrial and logistical activity is centered around the southern portion of the map, evidenced by the Varisco Airport near the community of Varisco. This modern study reveals how historical settlement patterns have persisted along the river's path, with family-named roads like Fazzino Rd and Cotrone Dix Ln marking the continuing agricultural heritage of the region.