1953 Map of Wharton

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep arc through this coastal prairie landscape, anchoring the regional hub of Wharton. By the mid-20th century, the city had established itself as an educational and transit center, evidenced by the presence of Wharton Junior College and the junction of the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads. Outside the main town, smaller community clusters like Dinsmore and Burr dot the rail lines, while agricultural drainage is managed through Baughman Slough and Peach Creek. To the northwest, local genealogy is centered around Little Zion Ch and its accompanying Little Zion Cem, alongside New Zion Bethel Ch. The map also illustrates the industrial presence of the era with a Gravel Pit near the river and numerous Pipe Line corridors crossing the terrain.