1959 Map of Hochheim

About this map

The Guadalupe River carves a winding path through this region of DeWitt and Gonzales Counties, shaping a landscape defined by its fertile bottoms and upland gravel deposits. The settlement of Hochheim serves as a central point, situated near a network of rural roads that connect small communities like Dreyer and Steen. For those tracing family history, the map identifies local spiritual and commemorative sites including Ebenezer Ch, Guadalupe Ch, and Mt Nebo Ch, alongside the Guadalupe Cem. The economy of the late 1950s is evidenced by several Gravel Pits and an Artesian Well, reflecting the area's reliance on its natural resources. The erratic oxbows of the river, particularly around Turkey Bottom, illustrate the active hydrology that has influenced land use and property lines along the indefinite boundary between the two counties.