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1965 Map of Flatonia NW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Flatonia NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The rolling prairies and wooded creek bottoms of Fayette and Gonzales counties are captured here in a period of agricultural and industrial stability. Small rural hubs like Armstrong and Newtonville anchor the landscape, while the Southern Pacific railroad and U.S. Route 90 provide the primary east-west corridors for commerce and transit. The map reveals a dense network of family and community burial grounds, including Cochran Cem, Andrews Chapel Cem, and Mt Olive Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research.

Water dictates the local geography, with numerous named drainages such as Peach Creek, Big Fivemile Creek, and Obar Creek carving through the terrain toward the south. Evidence of resource extraction is scattered throughout the quadrangle, notably in the form of multiple Oil Wells and several Gravel Pits near the rail lines. Prominent natural landmarks like Russell Hill stand out against a backdrop of varied timber and pastureland, reflecting the traditional ranching and farming heritage of this Central Texas region.