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2010 Map of Flatonia NW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Flatonia NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Newtonville and the crossroads at Armstrong anchor this rural landscape in Gonzales County, where agricultural patterns are defined by a complex network of waterways. Significant local history is preserved in numerous burial grounds, including the Mount Olive Cemetery, Cochran Cemetery, and the Andrews Chapel Cemetery situated near Andrews Chapel. These sites, along with the Sommers Cemetery and Castleman Cemetery, offer vital points of reference for genealogists tracing families in this part of Texas.

Surface water is a dominant feature, with Peach Creek, Obar Creek, and Big Fivemile Creek carving through the terrain. The presence of Avery Lake Dam and Kiel Lake Dam indicates 20th-century water management efforts, while prominent landmarks like Russell Hill provide topographical relief. The network of local routes, such as Whistleville Rd and Scott's School Rd, suggests a community once supported by local schoolhouses and small social centers.