1963 Map of Mission Valley

About this map

The Guadalupe River meanders across this landscape on the De Witt and Victoria County line during the 1960s, a period defined by extensive resource extraction and rural development. The area is heavily marked by the Texas energy sector, with the Thomaston Gas Field, Arneckeville Gas Field, and Mission Valley Gas Field distributed across the terrain. These industrial features contrast with the established community structures at Mission Valley, where the Mission Valley Church and Guadalupe Cemetery serve as local anchors. Transportation and utility networks are prominent, including the Southern Pacific railroad corridor and numerous Gravel Pits. Local roads like Albrecht Road and Arnold Road provide access to family-named landmarks and historical sites such as Camp de Leon, reflecting the region's blended heritage of ranching, rail, and petroleum production.