2016 Map of Westphalia

About this map

Westphalia anchors the northern reaches of this Central Texas landscape, where the agricultural traditions of Falls County meet the boundaries of Bell and Milam. The map reveals a rural network defined by family-named water bodies and small communities like Barclay and the uniquely named Zipperlandville. The settlement pattern is deeply rooted in the local geography, with drainage systems like Little Pond Cr and Keys Cr carving through the terrain towards Dry Hollow. This 2016 survey captures the enduring presence of communal centers, specifically noted through various burial grounds including Saint Marys Cem and Saint Joseph Cem. The presence of several private impoundments, such as Krause Lake and Smith Lake, alongside numerous country roads, suggests a landscape that remains focused on ranching and seasonal agriculture while preserving the spatial layout of earlier Texas farmsteads.