2019 Map of Proffitt

About this map

The Brazos River winds through this Young County landscape, defining the low-lying Johnson Bottom and passing beneath the prominent Deer Head Bluff and Round Mtn. This survey captures the rural character of North Texas, centered on the small settlements of Proffitt and Newcastle. The distribution of family-named roads and landmarks, such as Strother Rd and Bessies Rd, reflects a history of local landownership and ranching. For genealogists, the map identifies the Proffitt Cem and Woolfolk Cem, which serve as vital markers of early community development. The intricate drainage network, including Post Oak Cr, Hamby Br, and Cribb Station Cr, illustrates the hydrological challenges and resources that shaped the placement of local roads and original homesteads in this part of the Brazos valley.