2022 Map of Westcott

About this map

Sam Houston National Forest dominates the wooded landscape of this region, where the piney woods of East Texas meet the headwaters of the San Jacinto river system. The map documents a corridor of transition between the growing hub of Cleveland and the community of Shepherd to the northeast. Along the eastern edge, Tarkington Prairie provides a distinct break from the dense forest cover, hosting several family and community landmarks such as Roark Cem and Squier Cem. The drainage patterns of Tarkington Bayou and the East Fork San Jacinto River define the local topography, while numerous small cemeteries like Big Creek Cem and Farley Chapel Cem offer specific points of interest for those researching the deep-rooted local history of San Jacinto and Liberty counties.