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2016 Map of Refugio

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Refugio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Refugio serves as the focal point of this South Texas survey, situated where the Mission River meets a network of local creeks including Blanco Cr and Medio Cr. The landscape is defined by its deep roots in the community, evidenced by several established burial grounds such as Holy Cross Cem, Mount Calvary Cem, and Oakwood Cem. These sites, along with Heard Cem further south, provide a significant spatial record for genealogists and local historians tracking family lineage in the region.

Industrial and agricultural signatures are clear through landmarks like Rooke Field and the surrounding road network. Traditional transportation routes like Old Goliad Rd and Old Beeville Rd converge on the town, while the hydraulic character of the area is mapped through Duck Lake, Butte Lake, and the winding La Rosa Cr. The map's detailed street grid in Refugio, including Crockett St and Commons St, illustrates the town's steady growth along the river's path.