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2010 Map of Washington

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The confluence of the Brazos River and Navasota River anchors this central Texas landscape, where the historic settlement of Washington overlooks the river banks. To the northwest, the Hidalgo Bluffs rise above the Brazos, while the surrounding countryside is defined by an intricate network of creeks and drainage runs, including Coles Creek, Rocky Creek, and the long winding course of Doe Run. These waterways historically dictated the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through several named burial grounds, such as Washington Cemetery, Tennyson Cemetery, and Evans Prairie Cemetery. The road network reflects decades of rural development, with routes like Old HWY 105 and Newman League RD connecting the primary settlement of Washington to the smaller community of Graball in the southeast. Numerous family-named lanes and agricultural roads, including Puddin LN and Schwartz RD, provide a detailed look at the land division and residency patterns of Washington County.