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2022 Map of Brad

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Brad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Possum Kingdom State Park anchors the northern reaches of this Palo Pinto County landscape, where the waters of Possum Kingdom Lake meet the winding Brazos River. The topography is defined by a dense network of canyons and hollows, including the curiously named Sam Bass Hollow and Texawa Canyon, which cut through the limestone terrain. The small community of Brad sits at the southern edge, serving as a gateway to the intricate shoreline features like Caddo Bay and the prominent Bass Island.

The boundary between Stephens and Palo Pinto Counties runs vertically through the center of the sheet, bisecting a region of significant elevation changes. Landmarks such as Hughes Mtn and Hayrick Mtn overlook the drainages of Caddo Creek and Little Caddo Cr. This modern survey illustrates how State Park Road 33 and numerous ranch roads provide access to the various peninsulas and bends, including Bone Bend and the sharp turn of Hog Bend.