2013 Map of Leesville

About this map

The farming and ranching landscape of western Gonzales County is defined by the branching tributaries of the Guadalupe River as they flow through a network of family holdings and small rural hubs. Leesville and Bebe anchor the local road system, connected by several Farm to Market roads that stitch together the vast cattle country. The area's genealogical history is remarkably well-preserved through a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as the Ellis Nance Cem, Stroman Cem, and Antioch Cem. These sites, often situated near seasonal creeks like Yow Br or O'Neal Cr, mark the long-standing settlement patterns of the Texas coastal plains. To the north, the waters of Lake Gonzales and the river's main channel create a distinctive riparian boundary, while man-made features like Lake Pruett support local agricultural needs.