1964 Map of Comfort

About this map

The Comfort settlement sits at a strategic bend where Cypress Creek meets the Guadalupe River, serving as a central hub for this portion of the Texas Hill Country. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, moving from the river bottomlands up to prominent heights like Bachelor Mountain, Mount Rigli, and Target Hill. Notable local history is recorded in the town’s cemeteries, including the San Jose Cem and Hermann Sons Cem, while the regional infrastructure is evidenced by the Old Railroad Grade and various gravel pits near the river. This 1964 survey, revised in the early 1980s, highlights the drainage patterns of numerous named tributaries such as Bruins Creek, Holliday Creek, and Wilson Creek that cut through the limestone bluffs. The map captures a moment when rural landmarks like the Water Tank and Gaging Sta remained essential features of the localized topography.