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1960 Map of Snook

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Snook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Snook serves as a primary hub for this Burleson County landscape, characterized by a complex network of bayous and creeks. To the south, the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad cuts across the terrain near Rough Bayou. The area is deeply marked by community landmarks, from the High Sch and Czech Ch in the north to the cluster of Little Flock and Wilcox in the east.

Agricultural and rural infrastructure is evident through features like the Landing Strip near Merle and various Storage Bins. The map captures a transition in documentation, with 1960 field data updated by 1977 aerial revisions shown in purple. This layering reveals evolving land use, including several Gravel Pit operations and the path of a Pipeline, while traditional watercourses like Davidson Creek and Bethel Creek continue to define the natural drainage of the region.