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1924 Map of Waco 2-b

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Waco 2-b
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The Brazos River meanders through the heart of this mid-1920s survey, marking the boundary between Bosque Co and Hill Co. The landscape is defined by the river’s dramatic bends, including Walling Bend and Lofers Bend, and the steep cliffs of Bee Bluff. This era shows a settled rural landscape organized around small local schools such as Crackerbox School, Newhome School, and White Ranch School.

Transportation relied on the Missouri Kansas and Texas RR and several river crossings, including Greenwade Bridge and the Upper Woods Crossing. The map captures the small community of Towash and the White Ranch settlement before later water management projects altered the river's course and valley. Localized names like Mc Cowan Valley and various creek drainages such as Steele Creek and Cedron Creek provide a detailed look at the region's geography during this period of development.