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1966 Map of Glen Rose West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Glen Rose West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Glen Rose serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at the confluence of the Paluxy River and its several tributaries. The 1960s terrain is marked by a complex network of creeks such as White Bluff Creek, Bowden Creek, and Barker Branch, illustrating the rural drainage patterns of Somervell and Bosque counties. This survey is particularly useful for genealogical research, documenting numerous family and community sites like Lanham Mill Cem, Nancy Smith Cem, and Ward Branch Cem.

The settlement of Glass appears along the western road network, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by the distinct topography of Seven Knobs and the headwaters of South Fork Hill Creek. Scattered extractive industries are visible through several Gravel Pits along the river banks, and a prominent Pipeline cuts across the eastern hills, reflecting the infrastructure of the mid-century Texas interior. Local spiritual life is anchored by sites like Oden Ch, positioned near the junction of Rough Creek.