1963 Map of Cat Spring

About this map

Cat Spring serves as the focal point of this 1960s study, situated at the intersection of local history and commerce in eastern Texas. The town is tied to the regional rail network by the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad, which cuts across the landscape near several gravel extraction sites. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the San Bernard River and the Little Bernard Creek, which carve through the undulating land near the Austin Co Colorado Co boundary. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of family and community burial grounds, including the Schlopata Cem, Jokse Cem, Necker Cem, and Millheim Cem. These landmarks, along with features like Red Hill and numerous named tributaries such as Panther Creek and Plum Creek, reveal a landscape shaped by rural industry and long-established settlement patterns.