1962 Map of Leander

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for development through the heart of Williamson County, connecting the growing communities of Leander and Cedar Park. This 1962 survey, with revisions from the mid-1970s, captures the landscape before the heavy suburbanization of the Austin periphery, revealing a world of family-named landmarks and rural institutions. Significant genealogical interest is found in the numerous burial grounds, such as Bagdad Cem and Wells Cem, alongside social centers like the New Hope Ch and the Independent Sch. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the South Fork San Gabriel River and Brushy Creek, where the local economy transitions from small-scale farming to industrial extraction, evidenced by various Quarries and gravel pits near White Stone.