2016 Map of San Jose

About this map

San Jose and the surrounding brush country of Duval County are defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and deeply rooted family legacies. The landscape is etched with the paths of Santa Gertrudis Cr, Jaboncillos Cr, and Piedras Pintas Cr, which drain the low-lying terrain. This area is notable for its high concentration of family-named cemeteries, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of South Texas. These include Casas Cem, Bazan Cem, La Moda Cem, and Ramirez Cem, among others, each indicating historical ranching settlements and local community centers. Transport is facilitated by farm-to-market roads like FM 2295 and FM 1329, which connect these small hubs to the broader region. The proximity of San Jose Cem to the namesake settlement and the southern Santo Niño Cem further underscores the enduring local heritage preserved on this map.