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1960 Map of Wallis

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wallis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Brazos River meanders sharply through this landscape, defining the convergence of Austin, Waller, and Fort Bend Counties. Near the center of the survey, a marshy depression known as Alligator Hole sits between the river and Allens Creek, illustrating the low-lying prairie terrain of the era. The settlement of Wallis serves as a transportation hub where the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and the Texas and New Orleans railroads intersect.

Local history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including several schools like Frydek Sch and Williams Sch. The map records a network of small community centers such as El Pleasant and Little Bethlehem, alongside scattered churches like Mount Zion Ch and Evans Chapel. Along the riverbanks, recreational and industrial life is noted by the Valley Lodge Clubhouse and a prominent Swimming Pool, contrasted by the technical infrastructure of cross-country pipelines.