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1985 Map of Goliad

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Goliad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The San Antonio River and Guadalupe River carve prominent paths across this South Texas landscape, anchoring a network of historic settlements and transportation routes. Historic preservation and military activity coexist here, evidenced by the proximity of Goliad State Park and the OLF Goliad (US Navy) airfield. The map documents the sprawling agricultural and ranching territory between the regional hubs of Kenedy and Victoria, featuring a dense web of smaller communities such as Upper Meyersville, Aneckeville, and Angel City.

Tracing the movement of goods and people, the Southern Pacific railroad remains a vital artery, while an Old Railroad Grade marks a legacy route through the brush country. Further east, the Fannin State Park commemorates significant regional history near the settlement of Fannin. The map's detailed hydrology, including Cibolo Creek and Coleto Creek, illustrates the drainage patterns that defined the early placement of towns like Yorktown and Nordheim.