1958 Map of Alleyton

About this map

Alleyton serves as the focal point of this late 1950s survey of Colorado County, where the industrial presence of numerous strip mines and gravel pits contrasts with the riparian landscape of the Colorado River. The rail infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Texas and New Orleans Railroad and the (Southern Pacific) lines, alongside an old railroad grade near Ramsey. Local family history is preserved through a dense concentration of small burial grounds, including the Griewe Cem, Allen Cem, and the Pinchback Obenchain Cem. The map identifies the Alley House (Historical) near the river, signifying the early settlement roots of the region. Broad geographic features like Hahn Bottoms and the Ramsey Gas Field illustrate the dual importance of agriculture and resource extraction in the mid-century Texas economy.