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1959 Map of San Saba

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of San Saba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The San Saba townsite serves as the focal point of this 1950s survey, situated along the northern banks of the winding San Saba River. The map captures the community during a period of mid-century development, evidenced by the municipal Filtration Plant, a Radio Tower (KBAL), and the Drive-in Theater located south of the main settlement. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of numerous family and community burial sites, including Terry Cem, Linn Cem, Brown Cem, and the County Cem.

The surrounding Central Texas landscape is defined by its water sources and rugged drainages, from the main river to Simpson Creek and the notable Flemming Springs. Beyond the town's City Boundary, the terrain rises toward Chappel Hill and Fivemile Hill, while various tanks such as Barker Tank and Big Silly Tank dot the cattle-grazing country, indicating the essential role of water management in this livestock-heavy region.