1952 Map of Wadsworth

About this map

Wadsworth serves as the central hub of this coastal Texas landscape, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a straight line through the low-lying prairie. The terrain is defined by a complex hydraulic system of natural creeks and engineered protection, including an extensive network of levee structures bordering Big Boggy Creek and the Colorado River. To the west, the river winds past riverine features like Dick Island and Selkirk Island, while the eastern portion of the map shows the transition toward the coastal marshes near Wadsworth Slough. Historical infrastructure is evident in the Old Railroad Grade near Gulf Hill, offering a clear look at the region's early transportation and drainage patterns. Local landmarks such as St Francis Ch and smaller settlements like Rymers provide essential points of reference for genealogists tracing family locations in Matagorda County during the mid-20th century.