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2019 Map of Brazos East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brazos East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Brazos River meanders through this portion of North Texas, defining the landscape where the Palo Pinto and Parker county lines meet. The terrain is characterized by dramatic river bends including Littlefield Bend, Polk Stalk Bend, and Meeks Bend, creating several prominent overlooks such as Inspiration Point. Small rural communities and historical settlements like Millsap, Bennett, and Brazos are connected by a network of farm-to-market roads and local routes like Old River Rd.

Genealogists will find significant local history markers in the numerous family and community cemeteries, such as Poe Prairie Cem, Grassdale Cem, and Dominicar Merlo Cem. The presence of Missouri Pacific Lake and the former Quarry site reflect the region's industrial and infrastructure development. The topography is deeply incised by tributaries like Rock Creek and Palo Pinto Creek, which converge with the river as it flows toward the southern end of the quadrangle.