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1965 Map of Moulton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Moulton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Moulton and its predecessor, Old Moulton, anchor this mid-1960s survey of the South Texas countryside near the border of Gonzales and Lavaca counties. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Lavaca River, where the West Prong and Kuehne Creek converge near the town center. Local heritage is preserved in several rural burial grounds, including the Slavonic and Burkett cemeteries, which reflect the area's diverse settlement history.

Infrastructure of the era is marked by the Southern Pacific railroad line running north-south, contrasted with an Old Railroad Grade visible in the southwest corner. The terrain is characterized by a network of small drainages like Peach Creek and Nickel Creek, interspersed with local landmarks such as Frederick Mound. The prevalence of Gravel Pits and numerous marked Wells suggests a rural economy tied to resource extraction and cattle ranching during this period.