1955 Map of Benbrook

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Carswell Air Force Base dominates the northern landscape of this mid-1950s survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in the Fort Worth area during the Cold War. To the south, the recently completed Benbrook Dam has formed Benbrook Lake, significantly altering the hydrology of the Clear Fork Trinity River and its tributaries like Dutch Branch. This era of rapid suburban expansion is visible in the growing residential blocks of White Settlement and Westover Hills, as well as the early planning of the Southwest Loop. The map captures a transition from rural Tarrant County to a modern urban-suburban infrastructure, evidenced by numerous educational institutions such as Arlington Heights High Sch and Munnig Jr High Sch, alongside recreational developments like the Ridglea Country Club and Fort Worth Horseshoe Club.