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1959 Map of Reliance

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Reliance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Navasota River meanders through the central corridor of this landscape, forming the natural boundary between Brazos and Grimes counties. In the late 1950s, this area was characterized by a mosaic of wooded bottomlands and agricultural clearings, with the river creating distinct water features like the oxbow-shaped Fishhook Slough, Stewart Lake, and Flat Pond. Historically significant landmarks for local researchers include Channey Crossing and the Martin Prairie Ch located in the southeastern quadrant.

Small rural hubs such as Reliance and Harvey anchor the western portion of the map, while the terrain is marked by several Artesian Wells and numerous Gravel Pits. For genealogists, the Stick Cem provides a specific point of interest for family history. The drainage network is complex, defined by the winding paths of Wickson Creek, Bowman Creek, and Brushy Creek as they flow toward the main river channel.