Westhoff Texas Map

About Westhoff, Texas

Westhoff is a locality in DeWitt County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Westhoff is located at 29.1950°N, 97.4711°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77994.

Westhoff rests in the gently rolling landscape of DeWitt County, where the land breathes with the wide, open skies of South Texas. It lies 39.0 miles north-west of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 314°T), and is situated 13.0 miles west-north-west of Cuero. Here, the horizon stretches, unbroken save for the occasional cluster of live oaks and mesquite, their branches gnarled like ancient hands reaching for the sun. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, earthy scent of dry grasses and sun-baked soil, a perfume unique to this part of the world. Fields, often carpeted in the muted greens and golds of ripening crops, fan out across the terrain, punctuated by the stark, practical lines of farmhouses and the silver glint of water tanks reflecting the vast, pale blue of the heavens. The light here has a particular quality, softening the edges of the world as the day draws to a close, casting long, benevolent shadows that seem to embrace the quiet stillness of the land. The story of Westhoff is one of perseverance and the land's bounty, a narrative etched into the very character of the place. Founded by German settlers who sought fertile ground for agriculture, Westhoff grew from humble beginnings, its economy long tied to the cultivation of cotton and grain, a tradition that still whispers through the rustling stalks in the breeze. The presence of oil and gas has added another layer to its economic fabric, a modern hum beneath the timeless rhythm of the seasons. Though small, Westhoff holds a distinct charm, a place where neighborly greetings are freely exchanged and the pace of life allows for appreciation of the simple beauties, like the vibrant hues of a sunset painting the sky over the quiet fields that define its enduring spirit.

About This Westhoff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westhoff, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.19497, -97.471102. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Westhoff and DeWitt County.

Detailed location data for Westhoff includes the ZIP code (77994), telephone area code (409), county seat of DeWitt County (Cuero), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Westhoff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.