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1953 Map of Hungerford

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hungerford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The San Bernard River snakes along the Wharton and Fort Bend County line, defining a landscape of riparian corridors and open ranch land. Near the center of the sheet, the Hungerford Oil Field points to the region's mid-century petroleum development, while the Southern Pacific railroad provides a clear industrial axis through the settlement of Hungerford. Local history is anchored by several distinct religious and educational sites, including the Hungerford Consolidated School and the Little Zion Church located near the riverbanks.

Rural life in this part of Texas is further evidenced by family-named features and early landmarks like Powell Point and the expansive Blossom Prairie. Numerous gas wells are scattered north of the main settlement, appearing alongside traditional agricultural markers like windmills and levees. The map provides excellent detail for genealogists, recording three separate burial grounds—Powell Point Cemetery, Kendleton Cemetery, and Old Kendleton Cemetery—situated near the county boundary.