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1982 Map of Georgetown

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Georgetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Southwestern University anchors the southeastern corner of the growing city center, reflecting a period of significant development as the Corporate Boundary expanded. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork of the San Gabriel River. This 1970s-era topographic survey captures the immediate impact of the North San Gabriel Dam, which created Lake Georgetown, a major change to the local hydrology.

Industrial and transportation infrastructure is well-documented, featuring the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad and the Georgetown Railroad intersecting near the city's heart. For family historians, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, including the Berrys Creek Cem, Pennington Cem, and the Ioof Cem. The transition from rural to suburban is evident in the cluster of Gravel Pits and the Municipal Airport situated north of the historic downtown area.