Authon and Garner anchor this portion of north-central Parker County, where the landscape is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal streams and localized settlement hubs. The terrain, punctuated by Buzzard Hill, is drained by numerous branches such as Grindstone Cr, Patterson Br, and Grassy Br. This era of the landscape shows a transition toward low-density rural aviation and established family ties, evidenced by small facilities like Windy Tales Airport and Folbre's Place Airport. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including the Authon Cem, Lemley Cem, and Fondren Cem, which mark the historical footprint of the area's earliest residents. The road network, including Franko Switch Rd and Old Authon Rd, traces the movement between these small communities like Lemley and Preble as they evolved into the early 21st century.
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1891 · Weatherford
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Palo Pinto
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Weatherford
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Palo Pinto
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1927 · Mineral Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Dennis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Santo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Dallas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Abilene
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Dallas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000