1959 Map of Bonus

About this map

The Colorado River meanders through the heart of the coastal plains at the boundary of Colorado and Wharton counties. During the late 1950s, this landscape was defined by the operations of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, which supported the transport of local agricultural and resource yields from small rail hubs like Matthews and Bonus. The presence of several Gravel Pits along the river and various pipelines crossing the territory signals the region's industrial diversification beyond its farming roots.