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2016 Map of Brazos East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Brazos East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Brazos River carves a deep path through the landscape of the Palo Pinto and Parker county line, creating a series of dramatic geographic bends and points. This 2016 survey shows the river winding past Polk Stalk Bend, Littlefield Bend, and Meeks Bend, with the prominent elevation of Inspiration Point overlooking the valley below. The area’s rural history is preserved through several family and community burial grounds, including Grassdale Cem, Brannon Cem, and Poe Prairie Cem.

Transportation and small-town infrastructure center around the settlements of Millsap, Bennett, and Brazos. While the Missouri Pacific Lake provides local water storage, the river itself remains the dominant feature, crossed by landmarks like the US 281 Bridge. The map details a network of ranch and residential roads, such as Dobbs Valley Rd and Village Bend Rd, which navigate the terrain of Gilbert Valley and Dobbs Valley.