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1924 Map of New Braunfels No 4

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of New Braunfels No 4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The Guadalupe River meanders through this portion of Guadalupe County, serving as the central artery for local industry and education during the mid-1920s. Along the river's banks, the Brick Plant and the community of Nolte stand near the Nolte Spur, illustrating the connection between industrial production and rail transport. To the east, the campus of Gaudalupe College overlooks the water near Morrison Falls, marking a significant cultural landmark for the region.

Agricultural life is defined by a network of rural schools, including Youngs Valley School, Scheffel School, Santa Clara School, and Leissner School, which served the scattered populations of Mc Queeny and Hilda. The Southern Pacific line cuts through the landscape, crossing drainage systems like Youngs Creek and Buzzard Creek. This survey captures a specific moment when the rural schoolhouse system remained the backbone of the community before later consolidations.