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1951 Map of Inez

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Inez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Inez sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, positioned where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts across the coastal prairie. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Arenosa Creek and Garcitas Creek, which form part of the boundary between Jackson Co and Victoria Co. The mapping reveals a rural community anchored by family landmarks and small institutions, including the Arenosa Sch and several local burial grounds such as Hirchhauser Cem, Bischoff Cem, and Farrer Cem.

The presence of numerous Levee and Spoil Bank markings along the waterways suggests a region heavily managed for agricultural drainage and flood control. Scattered windmills and pipelines further illustrate the infrastructure supporting the ranching and energy interests of the early 1950s. Geologists and family historians can trace the intersection of water and rail that dictated the growth of this South Texas settlement.