2012 Map of Brazos West

About this map

The Brazos River creates a series of dramatic loops and bends through this stretch of Palo Pinto County, shaping a landscape of deep hollows and high points. Settlements such as Sand Valley and New Hope occupy the relatively level ground between the river and the surrounding elevations. Near the settlement of New Hope, the New Hope Cem serves as a key point of reference for local family history. To the south, the terrain rises toward Robinson Mtn, while the river continues its winding path past uniquely named features like Brewton Canyon Polk Stalk Bend and Hogpen Hollow. The presence of the Matthews Ranch Airport near the eastern border illustrates the modern intersection of private aviation and large Texas ranching properties. Transport is facilitated by rural routes like Farm-to-Market Road 129, connecting the small community of Brazos to the surrounding cattle country.