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1962 Map of Hallettsville SE, 1983 Print
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1962 Map of Hallettsville SE

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The confluence of varied waterways in Lavaca County defines this rural landscape, dominated by the Lavaca River and Navidad River systems. Local life in the early 1960s was centered around small landmarks such as Solmsville Ch and various family-named water bodies. The terrain is marked by a intricate network of drainage, including Sandies Creek, Hardys Sandy Creek, and the distinct East Sandy Creek and West Sandy Creek forks. While largely agricultural and undeveloped, evidence of resource extraction appears at the Gravel Pit near the northern boundary. Modern infrastructure is represented by a large Pipeline cutting across the southern terrain, signaling the mid-century industrial shift in this part of Texas. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific naming of minor tributaries like Bachelor Branch, Double Branch, and Oak Branch, which often align with historical property boundaries and early settlements.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain