1963 Map of Rosharon

About this map

Agricultural development and resource extraction define this coastal prairie landscape in Brazoria County. The Missouri Pacific railroad serves as the primary corridor for settlements like Rosharon and Bonney, while the surrounding land is carved by an extensive network of lateral canals and the South Texas Water Company Canal. South of the Bonney Oil Field, the historic Chenango Plantation and the community of Chenango sit near the winding course of Austin Bayou. Local genealogy is well-represented through the presence of Daughters Cem and Pilgrim Cem near the Rosharon Sch. Significant portions of the southwest are occupied by the Department of Correction (Ramsey Unit), illustrating the large-scale institutional land use common in this part of Texas during the mid-20th century.