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1927 Map of Mineral Wells

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Mineral Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Brazos River winds through Palo Pinto County in dramatic loops, carving out named features such as Ballenger Bend and Hittson Bend. This landscape is defined by its watercourses, from the East Fork Keechi Creek to the smaller drainage of Devils Hollow. These natural barriers dictated the path of human infrastructure, most notably the Weatherford and Mineral Wells Northwestern railroad, which follows a relatively level corridor through the northern hills toward Oran.

Rural life in the 1920s is anchored by small community centers like Union Hill School and Indian Creek School, providing clear markers for genealogists tracing family locations. The settlement at Mineral Wells sits near the recently formed Lake Pinto, while to the northwest, Graford serves as a secondary hub. Local transport and cattle movement of the era are evidenced by landmarks like Oakes Crossing, where trails meet the river's edge.