1956 Map of Karnes City

About this map

Panna Maria and Karnes City anchor this South Texas landscape where the Cibolo and San Antonio River converge. The settlement pattern reflects the complex social history of the region, featuring segregated educational facilities such as the Bridger School (Colored), New Bremen School (Mex), and Union Leader School (Mex). Transportation infrastructure is dominated by the Southern Pacific railroad lines and United States Highway No 181, which facilitated the movement of agricultural goods and people between local farmsteads like Pollock Farm and Salge Ranch. The terrain is characterized by winding creek beds including Escondido Creek and Ecleto Creek, which cut through the land around prominent landmarks like Lookout Hill. This military-derived survey preserves a snapshot of rural Texas life, capturing community hubs such as Germania Hall alongside small settlements like Hobson and Flaccus.