2016 Map of Charco

About this map

The San Antonio River meanders through this South Texas landscape, defining a terrain of low ridges and winding creek beds in Goliad County. The small community of Charco sits at the junction of FM 81 and Charco St, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranchlands. For genealogists and local historians, the area is notable for its numerous family burial grounds, including the Smith-Walker Cemetery, John Pettus Cem, and Lott Pettus Cem, which reflect the long-standing family ties to this cattle-raising region. Transportation is anchored by local routes like Newton Powell Rd and Ed Pettus Ln, while the Lantana Ridge Airport provides an aviation link near the prominent Lantana Ridge. Numerous tributaries such as Hord Cr, Lost Cr, and Cabeza Cr flow toward the primary river channel, illustrating the drainage patterns of the coastal plains.