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1959 Map of Adell

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Adell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Adell and Advance communities serve as the primary focal points of this Parker County landscape, captured just before the turn of the decade. The terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal and permanent waterways, including the winding path of the Clear Fork Trinity River in the northeast and the rugged drainage of Cottonwood Creek and Gourdneck Creek. Cultural landmarks such as Adell Ch, Bethesda Ch, and Lone Star Ch provide key touchpoints for genealogists tracing family ties in this rural Texas region.

Industrial activity is noted through scattered oil wells and a Gravel Pit, while the construction of several water management features, including Reservoir No 1 and Reservoir No 10, illustrates the mid-century development of local ranching and agricultural infrastructure. Prominent elevations like Slipdown Mtn and Bald Knob rise above the branching creeks, offering a clear view of the topographic character of the North Texas hill country during the late 1950s.