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1955 Map of Aledo

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Aledo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Texas and Pacific railroad forms a diagonal spine across this landscape, connecting the growing community of Aledo with the western edge of Benbrook. This survey captures the Parker and Tarrant county line during a period of transition, where small agricultural settlements like Iona and Luthers sit near the expanding corridor of the Veterans World War II Highway. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Clear Fork Trinity River and its numerous tributaries, including Marys Creek and Walnut Creek.

Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Underwood Cemetery, Brown Cemetery, and the McConnell Cem. Industrial activity is evident in the scattered Gravel Pits and a Quarry, while a Gaging Sta along the river reflects early water management efforts. The interplay between the established rail infrastructure and new highway developments provides a clear picture of mid-century suburban expansion into the Texas prairie.