2010 Map of West

About this map

The agricultural landscape of central Texas is captured in this 2010 survey, centered on the historic Czech-heritage community of West. The map reveals a dense network of farm-to-market roads and named rural thoroughfares such as Willie Nelson Rd and Grady Calvery Dr, which connect the primary settlement to outlying areas like Cottonwood and Tours. Several water management structures, including the Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Dam and Galbraith Lake Dam, illustrate the vital role of local irrigation and flood control in this prairie environment. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous burial sites, from the prominent Saint Mary's Cemetery and National Cemetery to the smaller Clausner Cemetery. The presence of Stapleton Field and West Airpark reflects the regional reliance on light aviation, while the winding courses of Rice Creek and Elm Creek define the natural drainage of the McLennan County terrain.