1956 Map of Sealy
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
The winding course of the Brazos River forms a complex natural boundary between Austin and Waller Counties on this mid-century sheet, based on earlier surveys from the 1910s. The landscape is defined by its riparian geometry, where numerous ferries cross the river to connect small rural settlements. In Sealy, the intersection of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway and the G. C. & S. F. Ry. illustrates the town's role as a regional transport hub. To the north, Burleigh PO and Sunnyside anchor the farming districts, while a Cotton Gin near the river indicates the local agricultural economy. Genealogists can trace older landmarks such as Wesley Chapel and the traces of the Abandoned T. W. & N. G. Ry., providing a window into the evolution of the Texas prairie before modern infrastructure reshaped the valley.
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