1964 Map of Cordele

About this map

The Navidad River carves a winding path along the western edge of this Jackson County landscape, defining the sharp turn at Gandy Bend. This mid-century survey reveals a rural Texas economy transitioning from traditional river-bottom agriculture toward energy extraction, centered on the Morales Gas Field. Extensive infrastructure including a Trunkline Pipeline, numerous Gas Wells, and a dedicated Landing Strip illustrate the industrial footprint of the era. Settlement is concentrated around the community of Cordele and the small outpost at Wayside, where the Wayside Chapel stands. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Gandy Cem, Miller Cem, and Flourney Cem, which are scattered among the tributaries of Brushy Creek and Sandy Creek.