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1960 Map of Tehuacana

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Tehuacana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Tehuacana stands atop a prominent ridge in Limestone County, home to the historic campus of Westminster College and the landmark Mexia State School. This 1960 survey illustrates a landscape transitioning from traditional rural settlement to an industrializing economy, evidenced by the numerous sludge pits and the Tank Farm (Allied) that contrast with the local cemetery and church network. The Navasota River and its tributaries, including Christmas Creek and Tehuacana Creek, define the topography, while several water control structures like Dam No 21 appear in the northern reaches.

Local genealogy and history are well-represented by rural centers such as Datura and Forest Glade. The map preserves the location of family-centric landmarks like Honest Ridge Cem, Bethesda Ch, and Smith Chapel. An Old Railroad Grade cutting across the terrain offers a clear look at the former transit routes that once linked these central Texas communities before the expansion of the modern road system.