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1961 Map of Sample

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sample
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Sandies Creek and its numerous tributaries, including Cottonwood Creek and Shoats Creek, define the landscape of this rural South Texas region. The 1961 survey, later updated with photorevised data in 1987, reveals a sparsely populated terrain dominated by cattle ranching and early mineral extraction. Evidence of past transportation is found in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts diagonally across the northern section, while the local extractive industry is represented by scattered Quarry and Gravel Pit sites.

Local genealogy and history are preserved at small rural landmarks such as Sample Cem and Billings Cem, which serve as physical markers for the dispersed families of the area. The small settlement of Nopal is located near the southern boundary, where the Gonzales Co De Witt Co line divides the landscape. Distinctive terrain features like Van Cleave Mound and bodies of water like Gwen Lake provide specific points of reference for those researching the physical evolution of these Texas counties.