1965 Map of Pawnee

About this map

Pawnee stands as the primary settlement in this 1960s study of the South Texas brush country, where the intersection of Bee, Karnes, and Live Oak counties creates a complex network of ranching boundaries. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainages of the West Weedy, Little Weedy, and Sulphur Creek systems, which have shaped the local topography and placement of rural outposts. To the northwest, the small community of Nell is anchored by its local landmarks, including the Nell Cem, while El Oso occupies the northeastern reaches near the Bee County line. The map illustrates a rural economy centered on land divisions and resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and isolated wells. Genealogists can trace family connections through local burial sites like the Pawnee Cem, situated just outside the central village where the road network converges.