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1957 Map of San Angelo South

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of San Angelo South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Concho River and South Concho River converge in this mid-century portrait of San Angelo, reflecting a period of significant post-war expansion. The map details a dense network of civic and educational institutions, from the central Courthouse and Post Office to numerous neighborhood schools like Santa Rita Sch and Stephen F Austin Sch. The southern reaches of the city are defined by industrial and military footprints, notably the expansive Goodfellow Air Force Base and the recreational waters of Lake Nasworthy.

Insights into the local economy are visible through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor and the State Fish Hatchery No 2. Traditional community hubs are well-represented by long-standing landmarks such as Fairmount Cemetery and San Angelo College. The transition from the urban grid to the open Lipan Flat illustrates the geographic boundary between the city's growth and the surrounding Texas ranching landscape.