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1964 Map of Victoria West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Victoria West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Guadalupe River carves a dramatic, winding path through this 1964 survey, defining the landscape with sharp oxbows and bends like Powers Bend, Grovers Bend, and Foxes Bend. On the western outskirts of Victoria, the map documents a transitional period of land use where agricultural fields meet industrial expansion. The presence of the Aloe Field landing strips and the adjacent Aloe settlement highlights the region's aviation and military footprint, while the Victoria Oil Field and Pridham Lake Oil Field indicate the importance of petroleum extraction to the local economy.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, including the Murphy Cem and Evergreen Cem. Educational institutions like St Josephs High Sch and Clark Sch are clearly marked, alongside the recreational spaces of Municipal Park Riverside Golf Course and the unique Pleasure Island within the river’s reach. The Southern Pacific railroad remains a primary transit artery, connecting the scattered gravel pits and rural crossroads like Dupre and Harms to the growing urban core.