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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

Westminster College stands prominently on the elevated ground of the Hills near Tehuacana, characterizing this rural Limestone County landscape during the early 1960s. The region is defined by a series of water management structures, including Dam No 20 and Dam No 22, which moderate the flow of Tehuacana Creek and its tributaries. To the south, the expansive grounds of the Mexia State School and the Navasota River bottomlands frame the area's social and natural geography.

Local history is preserved through numerous small communities and landmarks like Datura and Forest Glade. The map captures an era of industrial transition, shown by an Old Railroad Grade and specialized sites such as the Tank Farm (Aband) and various Sludge Pits. Rural life is anchored by country churches including New Hope Ch and Sardis Ch, along with the Honest Ridge Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogical research.