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1962 Map of Hensley Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Hensley Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The winding San Antonio River defines the southern boundary of this Goliad County landscape, where the riparian corridor meets an upland dominated by creek drainages and petroleum development. The settlement of Fannin serves as a local anchor, situated near the intersection of historical transit routes and the Fannin Cem. A significant military and aviation footprint is visible at Foster Field (Aband), reflecting the area's mid-century strategic importance.

Resource extraction and rural spiritual life characterize the interior, with the Mather Oil Field and several quarries scattered across the terrain. Local history is preserved at sites like Manahuilla Ch and the Septer Cem. The drainage patterns of Manahuilla Creek and Perdido Creek highlight the natural hydrology that shaped early land use before the expansion of modern oil and gas infrastructure.