Danevang serves as the central anchor of this coastal prairie landscape in Wharton County, Texas. This agricultural region is defined by a grid-like network of rural roads and the natural drainage of the Tres Palacios River, which winds through the eastern portion of the map. Smaller waterways like Willow Cr and Juanita Cr cut through the level terrain, illustrating the hydrologic patterns essential to the local farming economy. The presence of numerous named thoroughfares, such as Julia Rd, Baca Rd, and Lezak Rd, reflects the deep-rooted family ties and land ownership history of the Danish-founded colony. These roads connect the various farmsteads to regional routes like F-M 441 and F-M 1162, showing a modern landscape that maintains its traditional rural character while being seamlessly integrated into the Texas farm-to-market system.
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1951 · Danevang
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lane City SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Markham
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Francitas NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lane City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Midfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Pierce
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Seguin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Beeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000