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2010 Map of Brazos West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Brazos West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Brazos River meanders dramatically through Palo Pinto County in this 2010 survey, carving a series of deep loops that define the local geography. These distinctive oxbows are identified by name, including John Hittson Bend, Edmondson Bend, and Polk Stalk Bend, reflecting a long history of family landholdings and river navigation. The terrain rises to the south at Robinson Mountain, while the northern landscape is dotted with small rural communities like Pleasant Valley.

The map reveals the area's water management and infrastructure, anchored by the Palo Pinto Creek Diversion Dam in the southeast. Historical access points such as Oakes Crossing and the New Hope Cemetery provide important landmarks for genealogists and local historians tracking early settlement patterns. A network of rural roads, including Chesnut Mt Rd and Kirkpatrick Oil & Gas County Rd, connects the scattered farmsteads and valleys like Sand Valley.