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1963 Map of Bald Mound

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bald Mound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The convergence of Gonzales, Wilson, and Karnes counties defines this rural Texas landscape in the early 1960s. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations such as Bald Mound and Rocky Mound, which rise above a dense network of seasonal waterways. Water management and drainage are central to the area's geography, with Elm Creek and Mound Creek carving through the countryside alongside numerous smaller tributaries like Wickey Branch and Board Branch.

Evidence of local industry and community life appears in the form of a Quarry and Gravel Pit, while a lone Cem serves as a genealogical waypoint for the surrounding homesteads. The map illustrates a transition in land use, showing scattered oil wells and flowing wells among the creeks. The intricate labeling of watercourses, including Mustang Creek, Corral Creek, and Jack Pump Creek, suggests a landscape deeply tied to cattle ranching and early Texas water rights.