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1960 Map of Cheapside

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cheapside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Cheapside serves as the primary settlement hub in this 1960 survey of the rural borderlands between Gonzales and De Witt Counties. The landscape is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal waterways and lowlands, notably Sudberry Creek, Brushy Creek, and the more prominent Sandies Creek to the south. Distinctive hydrological features like Five Mile Lake and Hickory Lake dot the terrain, alongside several areas marked as Salt Flat, suggesting a unique soil composition or history of brackish runoff in the region.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by rural landmarks such as Mt Enon Church and its accompanying Mt Enon Cemetery, along with the Rupert Cemetery located further east. Economic activity is hinted at by the presence of an Oil Well, reflecting the mid-century energy development in South Texas. The map also captures topographic details like Howell Hollow and Fulcher Creek, providing a clear view of the area's geography before significant modern modernization.