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1930 Map of Seguin

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Seguin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Guadalupe River carves a deep path through this portion of south-central Texas, shaping the settlement patterns of the late 1920s. Centered on Seguin, the map illustrates a landscape transitioning from river-bottom farming to a structured railroad economy supported by the Southern Pacific line. Numerous small community centers and country stores like Zabriskie Store and Howell Store anchor the rural sections, suggesting a high density of small-scale agriculture and local commerce.

Educational infrastructure is remarkably prominent, with more than a dozen local schools including Tieman Sch, Randolph Sch, and Walter Nixon Sch serving the outlying districts. Industrial activity is represented by the Faust Gin near the river, reflecting the region's agricultural roots. The presence of broad geographical features like Cantau Flat alongside narrow watercourses such as Geronimo Creek and Sawlog Hollow provides a clear view of the Guadalupe Valley's diverse topography before later modern development.