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2016 Map of Wallis

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wallis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Brazos River snakes through the landscape at the intersection of Austin, Waller, and Fort Bend Counties, defining a region where agricultural land meets emerging residential developments. The settlement of Wallis serves as a local hub near the southern edge, while Simonton occupies a sharp bend in the river to the east. The terrain is notably marked by natural drainage features and oxbow formations, including the curiously named Alligator Hole, Nowaks Lake, and Cannons Lake.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites preserved on this sheet, such as Allen Johnston Cem, Hartville Cem, and Wallis Cem. Transportation and aviation are represented by the Longbird Airport and Gloster Aerodrome, showing the continued utility of the open prairie. Large tracts like the Brazos Bend Riverbend Ranch further emphasize the scale of land use along the river's meandering course.