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1959 Map of Gordon

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Gordon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Texas and Pacific railroad corridor serves as the industrial backbone for this section of the Palo Pinto Mountains, connecting the established coal-mining and rail hubs of Strawn, Mingus, and Gordon. In the late 1950s, the landscape was a mix of energy extraction and remote rural community life, evidenced by the Metcalf Gap Oil Field to the north and numerous family burial grounds like Hutchins Cem and Davidson Cem.

Smaller settlements and social centers provide a look at local genealogy, including the Dodson Prairie Community Hall and several country churches like Ward Mtn Ch and Mt Zion Ch. The rugged topography is defined by prominent peaks such as Whit Mountain and Clayton Mountain, while the Brazos River clips the northeastern corner at Village Bend. The presence of the World War II Veterans Highway reflects post-war infrastructure developments alongside much older landmarks like Coalville.