2016 Map of Cost

About this map

The Guadalupe River meanders through this portion of Gonzales County, carving a winding path between the small agricultural communities of Monthalia and Cost. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where family history and land use are etched into the landscape through features like Watson Hill and Stevens Hill. Researchers can identify several localized burial grounds, including Oso Cem, Storey Cem, and Pecan Branch Cem, which anchor the surrounding farmsteads. To the south, the settlement of Wrightsboro sits near the confluence of Brushy Cr and other seasonal drainages. The map details a transition from the river bottomlands to the upland pastures, showing the network of county roads like Co RD 143 and FM 466 that connect these historic Texas townships.