2016 Map of Brazos West

About this map

The Brazos River snakes through the heart of Palo Pinto County, carving a series of dramatic loops including John Hittson Bend, Whitley Bend, and Polk Stalk Bend. This 2016 survey captures a landscape of intense relief, where the river's winding course is hemmed in by high ground like Chesnut Mountain and Robinson Mtn. Local industry and rural infrastructure are marked by the Kirpatrick Oil & Gas Co Rd and the Matthews Ranch Airport, which sit near the lower drainage of Palo Pinto Creek. Smaller rural hubs like New Hope, with its accompanying New Hope Cem, and Sand Valley provide a grounded look at the enduring community layout of the region. The map also records numerous drainages such as Baker Cr and Rock Cr that feed into the main river system through terrain features like Hogpen Hollow and Brewton Canyon.