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1956 Map of Algerita

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Algerita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

San Saba River drainage defines the central landscape of this mid-1950s survey, where the river valley transitions into the elevated terrain of Brady Mountain and High Point Mountain. The corridor of the Gulf Colorado And Santa Fe (At & SF) railroad runs through the northern section, connecting the small communities of Algerita and Harkeyville. This era reflects a ranching and rural economy heavily dependent on water management, evidenced by the numerous named tanks and windmills, such as Thousand Dollar Tank and Kelley Windmill, scattered across the highlands and creek drainages like Wallace Creek.

Local genealogy and settlement history are well-preserved through detailed labeling of rural landmarks. The map identifies specific educational and religious sites including the Sloan Sch, Wallace Creek Sch, and New Hope Ch (Cem). Family-named locations such as the Sloan Sister Ranch, Ellis Ranch, and several small burial grounds like China Creek Cem provide a clear view of the mid-century land ownership patterns in San Saba County.