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1955 Map of Azle

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Azle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Eagle Mountain Lake dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, where the waters meet the tri-county boundary of Wise, Parker, and Tarrant. The settlement of Azle serves as a local hub near the southern shore, positioned along the Jacksboro Highway. The 1950s terrain is characterized by a network of creeks, including Walnut Creek and Ash Creek, which carve through the land before reaching the reservoir.

Genealogists will find significant value in the scattered rural landmarks, from Wesley Chapel and New Hope Ch to several family-named burial grounds like Bullard Cem, Nelson Cem, and Smith-Frazier Cem. Small communities such as Reno, Peden, and La Junta are mapped alongside mid-century developments like the Drive-in Theater and Eagle Acres. The map also captures local industry and infrastructure, including a Gravel Pit, the Reynolds Gem mine, and a prominent Landing Strip.