1962 Map of Goliad

About this map

Goliad sits at a strategic bend in the San Antonio River, serving as a focal point for Texas frontier history. The landscape is defined by its deep colonial roots, notably the Mission Nuestra Señora del Rosario to the west and the Presidio La Bahia to the southeast, marking the intersection of Spanish mission life and military defense. The town's religious and community life is reflected in landmarks like Zion Hill Ch and several burial grounds including Lott Cem and Glendale Cem. North of the river, the terrain rises into the Post Oak Hollow and is dissected by Manahuilla Creek, while the southern reaches near Goliad State Park show the integration of preservation and civic pride at the Memorial Shaft. The map records an era of gradual change where cattle and oil interests, indicated by numerous Gas Wells and Quarries, overlap with these enduring historical sites.