1959 Map of Gonzales South

About this map

The confluence of the San Marcos River and the Guadalupe River dominates this mid-century landscape south of Gonzales. The map captures the transitional character of the Texas post-war era, where agricultural land meets emerging infrastructure like the Pipeline corridors and a Drive-in Theater along the highway. Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by Santa Anna and Summerville, while the local topography is defined by significant water features such as Wood Lake (H-5 Lake) and Stahl Lake. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of family-named burial grounds, including the De Witt Cem, Guadalupe Cem, and Terrysville Cem. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a Clay Pit indicates the importance of local mineral extraction to the economy of the county at this time.