2019 Map of Bernardo

About this map

The San Bernard River and its meandering tributary, the Little San Bernard River, define the rural landscape along the boundary of Austin and Colorado Counties. This interior portion of the Texas coastal plain is characterized by dispersed family settlements and an exceptionally high density of small family burial grounds. Notable sites such as Bretschneider Cem, Gaedecker Cem, and Reichardt Cem are clustered near the unincorporated community of Bernardo, reflecting a deep lineage of local landownership and private interment practices. To the southwest, the community of Mentz serves as another focal point for this agrarian region. The drainage patterns of Schmitt Cr, Piney Cr, and Brushy Cr illustrate the low-lying, well-watered nature of the terrain, where land use is dictated by the proximity to Bailey Lake and various smaller creeks.