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1960 Map of Westhoff

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Westhoff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Westhoff serves as the focal point of this South Texas landscape, situated at the intersection of local commerce and early 1960s infrastructure. The town's social fabric is visible through landmarks such as the St Aloysius Ch and the nearby High Sch, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with legacy family sites and burial grounds including Bethview Cem, Westhoff Cem, and Lord Cem. The Texas and New Orleans railroad line cuts across the terrain, reflecting the area's historical reliance on rail for transporting agricultural goods and local resources.

The physical environment is defined by the winding course of Sandies Creek, which is joined by tributaries like Birds Creek and Boggy Creek. Evidence of local industry appears in the form of scattered Claypits, an Oil Well, and a Gravel Pit, suggesting a diversified rural economy beyond ranching. Large-scale land use is further anchored by the Du Bose Ranch Headquarters, illustrating the enduring importance of ranching operations along the Gonzales and De Witt County line during this era.