1984 Map of Brazos West

About this map

The Brazos River creates a serpentine corridor through Palo Pinto County, defined by a dramatic series of named loops including John Hittson Bend, Chestnut Bend, and Polk Stalk Bend. This 1984 survey documents a landscape where agricultural life clings to the fertile lowlands of Pleasant Valley and Village Bend, while the surrounding terrain rises toward prominent elevations like Robinson Mountain. The small settlement of Brazos sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, connected to the broader region by a network of unimproved roads and trails. Evidence of early local history is found at the Cem near the river, while a complex drainage system featuring Hogpen Hollow, Rock Creek, and Palo Pinto Creek illustrates the intricate topography of this North Central Texas region.