1985 Map of Cleburne

About this map

The Brazos River carves a winding path through this North Central Texas region, defined by deep horseshoe bends like Kimball Bend and De Cordova Bend. By the mid-1980s, the landscape had been significantly altered by large-scale water projects, including the Squaw Creek Reservoir and Lake Granbury, which contrast with the older river-oriented settlements. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the exact locations of rural landmarks like Mt Carmel Ch and Oak Hill Sch alongside the growing rail hubs of Cleburne and Alvarado. The topography is marked by distinctive elevations such as Comanche Peak and Caddo Peak, while recreation areas like Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose highlight the area's prehistoric significance. The extensive rail network, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR, illustrates the commercial connections between these Johnson and Hood County communities.