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1965 Map of Whitsett

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Whitsett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Campbellton sits at the northern edge of this South Texas landscape, where the Atascosa River winds through a valley flanked by the Lipan Hills. The geography is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal drainages, including La Parita Creek, Metate Creek, and Post Oak Creek, which converge as they move toward the river. This 1960s survey, updated in the 1980s, highlights the essential role of water and infrastructure in this arid region, marking several Gravel Pits and a Flowing Well near the riverbanks.

Transportation corridors follow the natural topography, with the Missouri Pacific railroad running parallel to the river. The map also records the rural settlement of Whitsett and the 74 Ranch, illustrating the transition from open range to industrial and transport hubs. The convergence of three counties—Atascosa, Live Oak, and McMullen—creates a complex of boundaries that shaped local land ownership and municipal development during the mid-20th century.