1962 Map of Edgar

About this map

Edgar and the small settlement of De Witt anchor this rural landscape in the early 1960s, which is defined by the diagonal passage of the Southern Pacific railroad. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in the land, with local genealogy interests centered on Evergreen Cem, Leesville Cem, and Alexander Cem, alongside churches like Mt Zion Ch and Leesville Ch. This survey illustrates a transitional economic landscape where traditional farming in areas like Petty Hollow exists alongside modern industrial infrastructure, including a prominent Pipeline and localized Oil Field activity. The drainage patterns of Little Brushy Creek and Chicolete Creek dictate the terrain, while numerous small water features such as Kelley Tank and Bathing Tank point to the critical role of water management in this cattle-ranching and agricultural region of DeWitt County.