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1962 Map of Smiley

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Smiley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Smiley serves as the focal point for this 1962 topographical survey of southern Gonzales County, situated at the intersection of the Southern Pacific railroad and local rural routes. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major waterways, including the winding course of Sandies Creek and Elm Creek, which drain the surrounding agricultural and ranch lands. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Oil Wells, a Sandpit, and a Gravel Pit located near the town center.

Local heritage is anchored by several historic burial grounds such as Union Hill Cem, Bundick Cem, and Fanning Cem. The prevalence of poultry farming is a distinct characteristic of the local economy during this era, with numerous Poultry Farms appearing across the quadrangle. Other notable landmarks include Lake Patterson and the Union Hill Church, providing a clear record of the community's social and physical geography before later 20th-century developments.