1961 Map of Ecleto

About this map

The Person Oil Field defines much of the industrial landscape in this region of South Texas during the early 1960s. Located along the boundary of Wilson and Karnes Counties, the area is characterized by a network of rural roads connecting scattered homesteads and small agricultural centers. The settlement of Harmony and the village of Ecleto serve as local hubs, while smaller landmarks like the Treybig Cem and Gillett Sch provide vital links for those tracing family history and local genealogy. Hydrological features including Ecleto Creek, Rhymes Creek, and Tom White Hollow carve through the terrain, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped early settlement. Commercial activity is further evidenced by several Quarries and a Substation, reflecting a period of mid-century development where oil extraction and rural life existed side by side.