1963 Map of Monteola

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Medio Creek and its tributaries, Sulphur Creek and Dry Medio Creek, wind through this section of the Texas coastal plain during the early 1960s. The landscape reflects a mix of ranching and early petroleum development, most notably within the Caesar Oil Field where several Oil Wells dot the terrain. Small rural settlements like Caesar and Monteola serve as local hubs for the surrounding countryside, while larger family-named sites such as Zunkerville and Bainville indicate the area's pioneer roots. Genealogists will find particular value in the location of the Pullin Livingston Cem and Elim Ch, which provided spiritual and social focal points for this rural community spanning the boundary of Karnes Co Bee Co. Numerous Gravel Pits and a sprawling network of Pipelines further reveal the mid-century industrial activity that shaped this region.