1960 Map of San Felipe

About this map

The Brazos River meanders sharply through this landscape on the boundary of Waller and Austin counties, anchoring a region defined by its colonial history and mid-century rural development. San Felipe, once the heart of Stephen F. Austin’s colony, is shown during a period of industrial shifts, where the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad and the San Felipe Oil Field operate alongside traditional agricultural lands. The map reveals a dense network of local landmarks, including many family-named cemeteries such as Rosses Cem and Kountze Cem, alongside essential community hubs like Clemons High Sch and Wesley Chapel. To the south, the settlement of Frydek serves as a secondary focal point, while the Stephen F Austin State Park preserves the riverfront loops and oxbows, including Garret Lake, providing a clear view of the natural and cultural geography of the area before modern expansion.