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1965 Map of Hope

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Hope community serves as the primary settlement on this landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the Lavaca River and an intricate network of drainage creeks. Mapping of the area reflects the rural character of Lavaca and De Witt counties during the mid-1960s, showing a transition from traditional land use to industrial activity marked by the presence of a Pumping Sta and scattered Oil Well sites.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Harless Cem and Scarboroughs Branch, while the hydrology of the region is meticulously detailed through features like Clarks Creek, Waterhole Creek, and Big Brushy Creek. The land is further segmented by numerous pipelines and local Gravel Pits, illustrating the era's reliance on resource extraction and energy infrastructure even in sparsely populated agricultural zones.