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1962 Map of Goliad

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Goliad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The historical Spanish presence along the San Antonio River is deeply legible on this sheet, anchored by the Presidio La Bahia (Ruins) and the nearby Mission Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Ruins). These colonial landmarks, together with the Memorial Shaft, define the southern edge of Goliad during the early 1960s. The settlement pattern follows the river’s winding course, with the Southern Pacific railroad cutting through the river valley to serve the town's core.

Away from the central township and Goliad State Park, the landscape is a patchwork of ranching and early industrial activity. Numerous Quarries and Gas Wells are scattered across the terrain, interspersed with family-named landmarks like Farley Windmill and Matt Windmill. The map also meticulously records local genealogy through several burial sites, including Glendale Cem, Flores Cem, and Lott Cem, many situated near the various creek systems like Manahuilla Creek.