1963 Map of Sharp

About this map

The meanders of the Little River define this rural landscape in Milam County, Texas, as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The waterway is flanked by a complex system of oxbows and secondary channels, including the Cutoff Slough and Mumford Lake, illustrating the dynamic nature of this river valley. Small agrarian communities and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the territory, from Buckholts in the north to the settlement of Sharp in the south. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural infrastructure, represented by numerous country churches like Friendship Ch and Liveoak Ch. A notable concentration of cemeteries, such as Bryant Station Cem and the McFarland Cem, provides a map of early settlement patterns and family heritage in the region. The map also records the location of the Bryant Station Bridge and Cummins Crossing, vital points of transit for a landscape shaped by its creeks and hollows.