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1970 Map of Sabinal

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Sabinal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The city of Sabinal serves as a vital hub in western Texas, situated at the confluence of the Southern Pacific railroad and regional roadways. This 1970 survey illustrates a community deeply connected to its rural roots, featuring a prominent High Sch, the local Rodeo Ground, and essential infrastructure like the Gaging Sta along the Sabinal River. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Elm Creek and Rancheros Creek, which cut through the agricultural surroundings of the Uvalde and Medina county line.

For family historians, the map provides precise locations for several local burial grounds, including St Patrick Cem, Sabinal Cem, and Davenport Cem. The layout of the town reveals a transition from the structured grid near the railroad to the sprawling pastures and gravel pits that drive the local economy. The presence of a dedicated Landing Strip north of town underscores the importance of aerial access in this expansive cattle and farming country.