1964 Map of Martindale

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The San Marcos River meanders sharply through this Central Texas landscape, serving as the defining natural boundary between Caldwell Co and Guadalupe Co. This survey, revised in the early 1990s from late 1950s data, highlights the agricultural and rural residential patterns of the area. The small riverfront communities of Martindale, Staples, and Fentress are the primary centers of activity, each characterized by their proximity to the water and a network of rural roads like Offermann Rd and Lehmann Road. For genealogists and local historians, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites, including Martindale Cem, Staples Cem, and Humphrey Cem. The river's character is further detailed with specific named points like Watkins Rapid and Scull Crossing, alongside signs of local industry such as a Gravel Pit and several oil wells.