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1963 Map of Kenney

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kenney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The boundary between Washington and Austin counties bisects this mid-century landscape, dominated by the winding course of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad. The settlement of Kenney serves as a central hub, while the nearby Kenney-New Welcome label suggests a specific local neighborhood or developmental shift during the early 1960s. The area is heavily defined by family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure, including Gilbert Chapel and the Elm Sch, which anchored the social life of these agricultural communities.

Waterways like Caney Creek and Piney Creek carve through the terrain, which is dotted with numerous small family burial grounds such as Streb Cem, Montgomery Cem, and Travis Cem. These sites, along with the scattered Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit locations, reflect a landscape of modest industry and deep-rooted genealogy, providing a clear view of the rural Texas interior before significant modern expansion.