1958 Map of Washington

About this map

Hidalgo Bluffs overlook the winding course of the Brazos River in this 1958 survey, where the river serves as a primary boundary between Washington, Brazos, and Grimes Counties. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the Brazos and the Navasota River, a significant hydrological junction for the region. Historical settlement patterns are evident in the concentration of rural institutions, such as St Matthew Ch and its accompanying St Matthew Sch, alongside Friedens Ch and Mt Zion Sch. These sites, along with the Washington State Park grounds, mark the area's significance as a cradle of Texas history. The map also records mid-century land use through several Quarry and Gravel Pit operations, while the small community of Graball sits to the southeast near the upper reaches of Rocky Creek.