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1970 Map of Menard

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Menard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The San Saba River defines the landscape of Menard, Texas, in the early 1970s, where the river's path is closely followed by the Menard Irrigation Company Canal. This vital water infrastructure supported the local agricultural economy, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad provided the necessary transport links to the outside world. To the west of the town center, the San Saba Mission (Ruins) marks a significant historical site adjacent to the local Golf Course.

The town's layout is centered around the courthouse square, with residential areas expanding toward the Rest Haven Cem and Pioneer Rest Cem. The surrounding terrain features distinctive landmarks such as Little Racetrack Mountain and numerous watercourses like Celery Creek and Los Moras Creek. Modern infrastructure of the era is evident in the presence of the County Airfield, a Drive-in Theater, and multiple radio towers.