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1952 Map of Edna

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Edna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Edna serves as the central hub of this 1952 Jackson County landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through the coastal plains. The town's grid is well-defined, anchored by civic landmarks like the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Armory, with the County Fairgrounds situated on the northern outskirts. Beyond the residential blocks, the geography is shaped by the meandering Lavaca River, which is flanked by an extensive system of levees designed to manage the low-lying terrain.

Evidence of the region's historical and industrial layers is scattered throughout the survey. Genealogists will note several burial sites, including Gideon Cem, Sayle Cem, and Prairie City Cem. The map identifies the Site of Camp Independence and a nearby Historical Monument, pointing to the area's significance during the Texas Revolution. Local infrastructure of the early 1950s is further detailed by the presence of a Compressor Station, a Radio Tower, and an isolated Oil Well near the river bend.