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1962 Map of Gonzales North

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Gonzales North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Guadalupe River and San Marcos River converge just south of the historic city center of Gonzales, establishing a landscape defined by meandering watercourses and fertile bottomlands. This 1962 survey illustrates the town's expansion northward, where the Southern Pacific line and an Old Railroad Grade track through the terrain alongside Tinsley Creek. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, documenting the Masonic Cem, Odd Fellows Cem, and the more distant Denton Creek Cem.

Institutional landmarks like the North Ave Sch, the County Fairground, and Camp Brazil show the mid-century civic footprint. Away from the concentrated street grid, the land is etched by numerous drainage systems including Smith Creek, Berry Creek, and Mitchell Creek, reflecting the importance of water management in this part of Texas. Industrial activity is visible in the form of several Gravel Pits and a Flowing Well located west of the city.