1960s Maps of Wharton County, Texas

1. 1960 Map of Beeville

   

   1960 Beeville

   1960 Print · USGS

   Coastal Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of growing towns and vital military outposts like Foster AFB. Researchers can trace old rail lines including the Missouri Pacific and explore the vast Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

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4. 1960 Map of Lissie, 1961 Print

   

   1960 Lissie

   1961 Print · USGS

   Wharton County agricultural and industrial life is captured here in the early sixties, showing the expansion of oil and gas alongside traditional rice farming. Trace the rail-and-canal network between Lissie and Nottawa, or locate the Rice Mill and Chesterville Oil Field.

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7. 1960 Map of New Taiton, 1961 Print

   

   1960 New Taiton

   1961 Print · USGS

   The Wharton County prairie comes alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and the emerging oil industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of New Taiton, located near St John Ch, or map the energy infrastructure of the New Taiton Oil Field.

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10. 1960 Map of East Bernard, 1961 Print

    

    1960 East Bernard

    1961 Print · USGS

    Coastal prairie life in the early sixties centers on the junction of the San Bernard River and the Southern Pacific rail line. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Guardian Angel Cem, National Cem, and the rural Bernard Prairie Sch.

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13. 1960 Map of Rexville, 1961 Print

    

    1960 Rexville

    1961 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Austin and Wharton Counties are captured here in the early sixties as the oil and gas industry matured. Trace old rail lines like the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe through Rexville or locate the Chesterville Oil Field.

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16. 1963 Map of Eagle Lake, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Eagle Lake

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Colorado County prairie comes alive in this early 1960s survey, centered on the rail hub of Eagle Lake. Genealogists can trace family sites at Mount Zion Cem or Lakeside Cem, while collectors can map the era's Strip Mine and oil field growth.

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19. 1964 Map of Cordele, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Cordele

    1966 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1960s, the Jackson County prairie near the Lavaca line was a landscape of cattle, cotton, and the rising energy industry. Local historians can trace family burial sites at Gandy Cem and Flourney Cem or explore the early development of the Morales Gas Field.

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22. 1964 Map of Speaks, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Speaks

    1966 Print · USGS

    Coastal plains and petroleum fields define this pocket of Lavaca County in the 1960s. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of the Wilcox Refinery or locate remote burial sites like Bright Cem and the small settlement of Seclusion.

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25. 1965 Map of El Campo, 1967 Print

    

    1965 El Campo

    1967 Print · USGS

    Wharton County saw steady growth in the mid-sixties as the railroad and oil industry shaped local life. Researchers can trace family roots through several sites like Swedish Cem and St Andrews Ch, or locate the historic Hutchins Oil Field.

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28. 1965 Map of Ganado NE, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Ganado NE

    1967 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas ranching and oil country come to life in the mid-sixties at the junction of Wharton and Jackson Counties. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Sandies Church, numerous Wells, and the branching waters of Goldenrod Creek and Lost River.

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31. 1965 Map of Sheridan SE, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Sheridan SE

    1967 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas ranching and energy production intersect in the mid-1960s where three counties converge along Sandy Creek. Researchers can locate the Brownson Cem and trace early oil and gas development near the Whitegate Landing Strip.

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34. 1965 Map of Gobbler Creek, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Gobbler Creek

    1967 Print · USGS

    Coastal prairie life and energy infrastructure meet in the mid-1960s across the Wharton and Jackson County line. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail corridor and locate family landmarks like Round Mott and Procopius Cem.

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37. 1965 Map of El Campo SE, 1967 Print

    

    1965 El Campo SE

    1967 Print · USGS

    Coastal prairie oil production was in full swing near the Wharton and Jackson county line during the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Hillje Oil Field operations, the small settlement of Plainview, and a unique Radio Astronomical Observatory.

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40. 1965 Map of Hahn, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Hahn

    1968 Print · USGS

    Wharton County agriculture and the Texas energy boom intersect in the mid-1960s near the Colorado County line. Family historians can trace landmarks like the Hahn Cem and Mt Pilgrim Ch or the industrial footprint of the Raun Rice Dryer.

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43. 1965 Map of Louise, 1968 Print

    

    1965 Louise

    1968 Print · USGS

    Coastal Texas ranching and oil production take center stage in this mid-sixties survey of the Wharton County prairie. Genealogists can locate family lands near White Hall or trace the early development of Louise along the Southern Pacific rail line.

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