1962 Map of Goliad

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Historical remnants along the San Antonio River define this corner of south Texas, where the ruins of Mission Nuestra Senora del Rosario and Presidio La Bahia stand as markers of Spanish colonial influence. The town of Goliad is depicted as a central hub, flanked by the Southern Pacific railroad and the river’s winding course. This 1962 field-checked survey reveals a landscape of transition, from the structured blocks of the town center near the High Sch and Athletic Field to the rolling terrain marked by numerous Quarries and winding drainages like Manahuilla Creek and Cabeza Creek. Several family and community burial grounds, including Lott Cem, Wesley Cem, and the larger Glendale Cem, offer valuable data for genealogists. The proximity of Goliad State Park to the historic presidio highlights the region's early preservation of its complex frontier legacy.