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1960 Map of San Felipe

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of San Felipe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Brazos River creates a winding natural boundary through this Texas landscape, anchoring the historic town of San Felipe. The settlement patterns here reflect a mix of rural agriculture and early energy development, with the San Felipe Oil Field and numerous family-named landmarks spread across the undulating terrain. A high concentration of community centers such as Wesley Chapel, Williams Chapel, and Clemons High Sch highlights the social fabric of the area during the mid-20th century.

Downstream, the village of Frydek sits near the Frydek Cem, while Stephen F Austin State Park preserves the riverfront ecology. Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade and San Felipe Siding, illustrating how rail access once tied these riverfront communities to broader markets. Local water features like Garret Lake, Mound Lake, and Bessies Creek define the low-lying drainage patterns that have shaped land use in Austin and Waller counties for generations.