1961 Map of Kenedy

About this map

Kenedy serves as the focal point of this South Texas survey, positioned at a regional crossroads where the Southern Pacific railroad meets local transit routes. The landscape transitions from the urban center to a rural matrix of ranching and industry, marked by an active Oil Field and several quarries scattered throughout the drainage basins of Escondido Creek and Hondo Creek. Cultural markers are abundant, with institutional anchors like the High Sch and Jr High Sch near the town center, while the outskirts are dotted with historic burial grounds including Escondido Cem and Butler Cem. The presence of the Old Grade Railroad and the Karnes County Airport illustrates the evolution of regional transportation. Along the northeastern edge, the San Antonio River carves a winding path, its valley defined by numerous hollows such as Carr Hollow and Possum Hollow.