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1961 Map of Nemo

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Nemo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Brazos River carves a dramatic series of horseshoe loops across the Hood and Somervell County line, defining the cultural and physical geography of this Central Texas landscape. These river bends, including De Cordova Bend, Abby Bend, Cox Bend, Mitchell Bend, and Turner Bend, dictate the placement of early settlements and family landmarks. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a quiet agricultural region anchored by the community of Nemo and the small town of Rainbow.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds, such as the Kostenbad Cem and Fort Spunky Cem, alongside the historic Cedar Grove Ch. The presence of Camp Arrowhead and Rainbow Camp along the river banks suggests the area's transition toward recreation, while Lane Airfield and a Gravel Pit near the river indicate the small-scale infrastructure of the early 1960s. The terrain is marked by prominent high points like Barnard Knob, which overlooks the winding river valley.