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2016 Map of Nechanitz

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Nechanitz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Nechanitz and Waldeck anchor this Fayette County landscape, where the rural character of the Texas coastal plains is defined by a complex network of creeks and family-named landmarks. The terrain is notably dissected by watercourses like Cummins Cr and Rocky Cr, which feed into various reservoirs such as Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Reservoir. The map reveals a deeply rooted settlement pattern, evidenced by numerous small family and community burial grounds including Schumann Cem, Bell Cem, and the Waldeck Cem.

Modern infrastructure like Ullrich Airport and FM 1291 intersects with older farm-to-market routes and local lanes such as Waldeck Cemetery Rd. The southeastern corner features the settlement of Walhalla near the banks of Williams Br, while physical landmarks like Hellers Hill provide elevation context. This 2016 survey documents the enduring agricultural footprint of the region, from the Anchorage Farm Field to the borders of the Lee County and Fayette County line.