1961 Map of Acton

About this map

Brazos River meanders through this portion of Hood County, characterized by the dramatic loops of Walters Bend, Carmichael Bend, and De Cordova Bend. The landscape shows a significant transition with the introduction of Lake Granbury, shown here in purple revisions from the late 1970s. This reservoir altered the local geography, submerging sections of the river valley while preserving the surrounding agricultural and recreational character. Settlements like Acton and Waples are central to the map's historical interest, particularly with the inclusion of Acton State Park, the state's smallest park and burial site of Elizabeth Crocker Crockett. Transportation and youth development are prominent, with the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad cutting across the northern reaches and established camps such as Camp Leonard and El Tesoro occupying the riverfront bluffs.