2010 Map of Cat Spring

About this map

Cat Spring serves as the central hub of this Austin County landscape, where the agricultural traditions of the Texas coastal plain are etched into the drainage patterns of the San Bernard River. The area is defined by a dense network of farm-to-market roads and family-named routes such as Newberg Rd and Schmoeller Sens Rd, which connect scattered homesteads and local landmarks. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including the Schlopata Cemetery, Jokse Cemetery, and Swearingen Cemetery, each marking the settlement history of the region. The terrain is relatively low-lying, characterized by numerous small tributaries like Cat Spring Creek, Little Bernard Creek, and Crooked Branch. Notable water management features such as Hillbolt Lake Dam and Conner Lake Dam appear alongside localized elevations like Red Hill, illustrating how the community has adapted to the seasonal hydrology of the river basin.