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1985 Map of Waco

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Waco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Lake Whitney and the surrounding river valleys anchor this mid-1980s landscape, illustrating a region defined by its complex hydrology and transportation corridors. The Brazos River and its major tributaries, including the North Bosque River, Middle Bosque River, and South Bosque River, carve through the terrain toward the urban center of Waco. The map captures a high degree of rail connectivity, featuring the Missouri Kansas Texas and St Louis Southwestern lines as they intersect near West and Lacy-Lakeview.

Rural communities such as Iredell, Clifton, and Valley Mills are situated along these historic rail and water routes. Significant local landmarks include Meridian State Park and cemeteries like Oakwood Cem, providing critical reference points for genealogists. The presence of TSTI-Waco Airport and Waco-Madison-Cooper Airport alongside Interstate 35 underscores the transition from a traditional river-and-rail economy to modern transit during this era.