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1959 Map of Mineral Wells

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Mineral Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Brazos River snakes through the western portion of this Palo Pinto County landscape, defining a series of dramatic geographic loops including Moffitt Bend, Ballenger Bend, and Dog Bend. The city of Mineral Wells serves as the primary hub, showing a developed street grid and specialized sites like the Lamar Sch and the Municipal Airport. This era is heavily defined by the military footprint of Camp Wolters, which features an extensive network of helicopter stage fields and the residential development at Wolters Village.

Industry and transport are centered on the Weatherford and Northwestern line and numerous Gravel Pit operations near the riverbanks. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Ballew Springs Ch, Vaughn Cem, and the high point of Barber Mountain. To the east, Lake Mineral Wells and the Golf Course indicate the area's growing recreational importance alongside its established ranching and military identity.