1964 Map of Belmont

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The Guadalupe River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, its path punctuated by oxbows and the waters of Lake Gonzales in the southeast corner. The small community of Belmont serves as a central hub, situated near the confluence of major drainage systems like Nash Creek and Clemens Creek. The presence of St James Ch, Newbirth Ch, and several rural burial sites, including Nixon Cem and Nash Creek Cem, suggests a long-established network of family farms and small-scale cattle ranching. The terrain is defined by a mix of wooded uplands and fertile river bottoms, with Dilworth Spr and a local Gravel Pit highlighting the reliance on natural water sources and local materials in this part of the county during the mid-1960s.