1964 Map of Belmont

About this map

The small community of Belmont sits at a strategic crossroads in western Gonzales County, where state highways intersect north of a wide bend in the Guadalupe River. This 1964 survey captures the landscape as it transitioned from traditional river-valley agriculture to petroleum extraction, evidenced by the Darst Oil Fields and numerous pipelines that cut across the local topography. The river plain is a focal point of activity, featuring Lake Gonzales and the industrial footprint of a Gravel Pit.