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1958 Map of La Vernia SW

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of La Vernia SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The rolling landscape of western Wilson County is defined by its rural settlement and energy development, as shown in this mid-century topographic record. The community of Lone Oak anchors the northwest corner of the sheet, while the Cooksey Oil Field indicates the subsurface industry that shaped the local economy. An Old Railroad Grade cuts through the northern section, tracing a transport path that had already transitioned from active rail to a landscape scar by the 1950s.

Southward, the drainage of Kicaster Creek and its tributary Dry Hollow Creek carve through the terrain, leading toward landmarks like Rocky Point and Red Bluff. Genealogists may find interest in the location of Grass Pond Colony and the La Vernia Cem, providing specific spatial context for early families. The presence of numerous Oil Wells and a major Pipeline alongside small-scale agriculture highlights the dual nature of Texas land use during this era.