1963 Map of Mexia

About this map

Mexia serves as the focal point of this regional study, which illustrates the area's development from the early 1960s through revisions in the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural roots, notably the Tehuacana Oil Field in the northwest and a dense network of pipelines. Traces of older communities and rural life are scattered throughout, including Springfield to the south and Point Enterprise to the east. The map documents the local educational and spiritual infrastructure with Ross Sch, Douglas Sch, and several family and community burial grounds such as New Home Cem and Valley Cem. Geographically, the area is drained by Tehuacana Creek and Elm Creek, while the presence of the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads highlights the importance of rail transport to the local economy.