1923 Map of Granbury 2-a

About this map

The Brazos River creates a dramatic, sweeping bend through this section of Hood County, anchoring the primary settlement of Granbury along its southern bank. In the early 1920s, this area was a landscape of small agricultural hubs and rural institutions, evidenced by the central presence of Thorp Springs and the outlying Lambert. The terrain is characterized by the prominent elevation of Comanche Pk to the south and a network of drainages including Stroud Creek and Squaw Creek. Infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by the G C and S F Ry cutting through the center of the county and an early Pipe Line running to the north. Education for the rural population was anchored at Friendship School and Brushy School, serving families dispersed among the creek valleys and upland ridges.