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1985 Map of Cleburne

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Cleburne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Brazos River carves a winding path through this region, defining the landscape with dramatic horseshoe bends such as Carmichael Bend, De Cordova Bend, and Kimball Bend. The mid-1980s saw this area of North Texas anchored by growing hubs like Cleburne and Granbury, with the infrastructure of massive water projects including Whitney Lake and Squaw Creek Reservoir well established. Significant tracts of protected land are documented, most notably Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose and Cleburne State Park to the southwest of the city.

Transportation networks are heavily represented by the intersecting tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and the Burlington Northern Railroad. These rails connect numerous smaller communities such as Venus, Grandview, and Rio Vista. The topography is varied, featuring landmarks like Chalk Mountain and the prominent Pilot Knob, providing a clear view of the transition from river valleys to the surrounding uplands during this era.