1965 Map of Komensky

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The Lavaca River and its numerous tributaries, including the West Prong Lavaca River and Smothers Creek, dominate this rural Texas landscape. Small, localized settlements such as Komensky, Novohrad, and Witting serve as the primary nodes of human activity, connected by a network of farm roads and drainage basins. The area’s genealogical record is anchored by sites like Baursville Cem near Baursville and the Breslau Cem in the southeastern corner. This mid-1960s survey, updated with 1970s revisions, reveals a landscape primarily defined by agricultural boundaries and ranching, evidenced by the many fence lines and cattle-traversed terrain between Liveoak Creek and Boggy Creek. The presence of several Gravel Pits suggests localized resource extraction supporting the community's road infrastructure during this era.