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1964 Map of Castroville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Castroville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The historic Alsatian-influenced settlement of Castroville anchors this mid-century survey, situated at a sharp bend of the Medina River. In the early 1960s, the landscape here represents a classic South Texas transition between the agricultural river valley and the arid, brush-covered uplands of the Medina County plains. To the west, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor links the smaller rail-stop at Dunlay to the regional network, passing through a terrain marked by numerous creek crossings including San Francisco Creek and Perez Creek.

Resource extraction and water management are evident across the quadrangle, from the Oil Wells found in the southeast to the complex of pipelines and a siphon crossing Chacon Creek. Prominent landmarks like California Hill and Clousley Hill rise above the surrounding pastures, while the Chacowalla Water Hole provides a specific look at local water sources in this semi-arid environment. The presence of Medina Valley Park and various gravel pits suggests a mix of growing recreational space and active industrial use as the area developed beyond its early colonial roots.