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2013 Map of Cost

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cost
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Guadalupe River meanders through this portion of Gonzales County, shaping a landscape defined by its winding waterways and agricultural corridors. The settlement of Monthalia sits in the western reaches near Watson Hill, while the community of Cost anchors the eastern side of the quadrangle. This area is characterized by numerous small tributaries, such as Cottonwood Creek and Stevens Creek, which feed into the primary river valley.

Genealogists will find several notable burial sites documented across the countryside, including Storey Cemetery, Oso Cemetery, and Pecan Branch Cemetery. These locations, along with the cluster of homes at Oak Forest, provide a clear picture of the rural Texas distribution of family lands and small crossroads. The northern boundary is marked by Lake Gonzales and the path of Alt 90, illustrating the continued importance of both water management and traditional transit routes in the regional economy.