2016 Map of Lipan

About this map

Lipan and New Salem anchor this landscape where four Texas counties — Palo Pinto, Parker, Hood, and Erath — converge. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Potato Hill in the north and the twin peaks of Double Mtn to the southwest, while the eastern edge is shaped by the winding course of the Brazos River. Local history is marked by several rural burial grounds, including Landreth Cem, Hill Cem, and Evergreen Cem, which sit amidst a network of established ranch roads and farm-to-market routes. The presence of a Quarry near New Salem and water bodies like Branson Lake and Baileys Lake indicate a long-standing reliance on local natural resources. Numerous drainages such as Kickapoo Creek, Rocky Bluff Cr, and Crockery Cr create a complex watershed that has dictated the placement of settlements and transit corridors for generations.