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1959 Map of Reliance

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Reliance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Navasota River carves a winding path through this landscape, serving as the natural boundary between Brazos and Grimes counties. This mid-century survey reveals a predominantly rural and riparian environment, defined by complex water features like Fishhole Slough, Big Slough, and Flat Pond. The small community of Reliance is the primary settlement, while the presence of Martin Prairie Ch and Stick Cem provides essential reference points for genealogists researching family ties in this river-bottom region.

Industrial activity is evidenced by numerous Drill Hole locations and Gravel Pits scattered across the terrain. These features, along with specialized landmarks like Channey Crossing and several Artesian Wells, indicate a landscape where local residents managed both the seasonal flooding of the river and the extraction of subsurface resources. The transition between woodland and open pasture is meticulously documented through 1970s photographic revisions, showing the evolving land use in east-central Texas.