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1959 Map of Reliance

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Reliance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Navasota River meanders through the heart of the Brazos and Grimes county line, defining a landscape of wetlands and winding waterways. This 1950s environment is characterized by distinct oxbow formations and sloughs, such as Fishhole Slough and Goose Slough, which drain the low-lying terrain near Stewart Lake. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by both agriculture and resource extraction, evidenced by scattered Gravel Pits and the small settlement at Reliance.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, including the community of Martin Prairie and its associated Martin Prairie Ch. Further west, the remote Stuck Cem is situated near the upper reaches of Wickson Creek. Notable landmarks like Channey Crossing indicate historic transit points across the river, while several artesian wells suggest the area's reliance on groundwater sources for its farmsteads.