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1967 Map of Castell

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Castell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Llano River winds through this central Texas landscape, anchoring the rural settlement of Castell. This 1967 field-checked survey reveals a territory defined by its watercourses and a scattered network of family-named cemeteries and homesteads. The terrain is deeply carved by numerous creeks, including Sand Creek, Elm Creek, and Vasterling Creek, which drain toward the river.

Genealogists will find significant value in the high density of burial sites across the quadrangle, such as Honig Cem, Schneider Cem, and Jedlicka Cem. Many of these names are mirrored in the local landmarks, reflecting the generational landholdings of the region. Local infrastructure includes the St Johns Ch and its accompanying St Johns Ch Cem near the riverbanks, as well as a Sandpit and Gravel Pit, indicating small-scale local extraction. The boundary of Mason Co Llano Co passes through the western portion of the map, crossing several ridges and drainage basins.