1964 Map of Florence

About this map

Florence stands as the primary hub in this mid-1960s survey of the Central Texas landscape, situated where the terrain begins to break into the distinctive ridges of the Edwards Plateau. The map reveals a rural economy heavily dependent on the land, evidenced by the numerous Gravel Pits and a Stone Mine scattered across the countryside. To the southwest, the small settlement of Andice is anchored by the Andice Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted family histories of the region. The drainage patterns are well-defined by South Salado Creek and Berry Creek, which carve through the limestone-rich earth toward prominent elevations like Hickman Knob and Tucker Knob. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource, preserving the locations of numerous family and community burial grounds including Wesley Chapel Cem, Dunn Cem, and Matthews Cem, often located near landmarks like Oak Grove Ch.