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2012 Map of Gordon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Gordon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Gordon serves as the focal point of this Palo Pinto County landscape, situated at the intersection of local routes and historical rail paths. The area's settlement history is evident in the dense concentration of burial sites, including the Old Gordon Cem and New Gordon Cem, as well as family-named landmarks like Swank Cem and Gibson Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent rises such as Mitchell Mtn and Warters Mtn, while the drainage of Palo Pinto Cr and Barton Cr defines the low-lying basins and livestock watering holes.

Evidence of the region's industrial and agricultural past is scattered across the quadrangle, from the community of Coalville to the rail infrastructure at Judd Switch. The topography is dotted with ranch-related water features like Waddell Ranch Lake Number 1 and James Lake, reflecting the enduring pastoral economy. At Gordon Junction, the modern transportation corridor bisects the map, passing near the old settlement of Doty and its namesake Doty Cem.