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1928 Map of Waldrip

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Waldrip
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through this central Texas landscape, marking the natural boundary between Coleman and McCulloch counties. This mid-1920s survey documents a rural society defined by small settlements and river crossings before the widespread construction of modern bridges. Distinctive landmarks such as Chaffin Crossing and Mitchell Crossing highlight where early residents forded the river to reach neighboring communities.

Social life in this era centered on small rural institutions like the Marion School and the Cow Creek Tabernacle. The map details the scattered distribution of small farming and ranching hubs such as Waldrip, Fife, and Rockwood. Genealogists may find particular value in the location of the Chaffin Cem, while the inclusion of the White Ranch and various creek systems—such as Bull Creek and Saddle Creek—provides a clear picture of the land-use patterns and hydrological network of the time.