1961 Map of Falls City

About this map

Falls City serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at the confluence of the Southern Pacific railroad and the San Antonio River. The survey captures the transition between agricultural land and the burgeoning extraction industries of the early 1960s, evidenced by the numerous quarries and the presence of the Hobson Oil Field and Hysaw Oil Field Well. The river itself is a focal point of local geography and history, featuring named natural landmarks like Skiles Falls and established transit points such as Conquista Crossing and Moya Crossing. These crossings and falls reveal the historical reliance on specific river access points before modern infrastructure dominated the region. Rural life is further documented through family-named landmarks and essential community sites, including Falls City Cem and Mueller Cem, alongside various creek systems like Marcelinas Creek and Scared Dog Creek that define the drainage of the Wilson and Karnes county line.