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1964 Map of Waelder

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Waelder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad forms the central axis of this landscape, driving the development of Waelder in northeastern Gonzales County. The town is depicted as a compact grid of streets featuring community pillars like Waelder Sch, St Patricks Ch, and the City Cem. This 1964 survey, later updated with purple revisions, shows a rural economy transitioning through the mid-20th century, with numerous small farm structures and a network of creeks like Baldridge Creek and Pecan Creek providing natural drainage across the terrain.

Local landmarks such as Pilot Grove and a local Substation indicate a mix of agricultural heritage and modern utility infrastructure. The map also records the boundary line shared with Fayette Co to the northeast. Beyond the town center, the landscape is defined by the confluence of several watercourses, including Sandy Fork and Reed Branch, which highlight the importance of the local watershed to the surrounding Field areas.