2019 Map of Westcott

About this map

Sam Houston National Forest covers much of this landscape north of Cleveland, where the borders of San Jacinto and Liberty counties meet. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Tarkington Bayou and the E Fork San Jacinto River, creating a network of wetlands and creek bottoms like Big Cr and Coley Cr. For genealogists, the map is a significant resource, pinpointing several local burial grounds including Big Creek Cem, Farley Cem, and Squier Cem. To the east, the community of Shepherd and the smaller settlement of Napier sit along the primary transport corridor. The southeastern portion of the map transitions into the open spaces of Tarkington Prairie, contrasting with the dense wooded areas of the national forest to the west.