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1931 Map of Valley Mills

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Valley Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The North Bosque River and Middle Bosque River dominate this Central Texas landscape, captured in a survey that details the agricultural settlements and river crossings of the early 1920s. The map illustrates a rural network of small communities and social centers, including Speegleville, Willow Grove, and Ocee, along with family-linked landmarks like Windsor. Educational and spiritual life is anchored by local institutions such as Mt Zion Sch, Midway Sch, and Shiloh Ch.

Notably, the map records several historic fords across the North Bosque, including Caldwell Crossing, Eichelberger Crossing, and Flat Rock Crossing, providing a clear view of the transportation patterns before modern bridge infrastructure replaced these traditional river passages. The intricate drainage of the basin is further defined by tributaries like Hog Creek, Long Branch, and Tennant Br, showing the original hydrology of the Bosque watershed.