1982 Map of Paige

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad line forms the industrial backbone of this Central Texas landscape, cutting through the settlement of Paige near the Bastrop and Lee county line. The map captures a rural community defined by its creeks and family-named landmarks, where small-scale farming and ranching are indicated by the scattering of schools and churches across the rolling terrain. The presence of the Independent Sch and St Johns Ch near the rail line suggests the historical concentration of community life along the transport corridor, while more secluded sites like St Delight Ch and the associated St Delight Cem are tucked away along the banks of Cedar Creek. To the east, the village of Manheim serves as a secondary cluster of activity, anchored by Ebenezer Ch and the winding course of Schilling Branch. This 1980s-era documentation preserves a landscape of naming traditions, from the colorful Dead Mans Hole Creek to the Grassyville Cem.