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1985 Map of Mineral Wells

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Mineral Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Brazos River winds through the heart of north-central Texas in this mid-1980s compilation, anchoring a landscape defined by significant water management and rural industry. Large reservoirs like Possum Kingdom Lake and Hubbard Creek Lake dominate the hydrography, surrounded by the varied elevations of the Caddo Mountains and Palo Pinto Mountains. The mapping shows the established urban centers of Mineral Wells and Breckenridge, connected by a network of roads and the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor.

Industrial history is visible through labels like Thurber, once a major coal and brick-producing hub, alongside Mingus and Strawn in the southern portion of the sheet. Smaller, scattered communities such as Eliasville, Ivan, and Necessity reflect the agricultural and ranching patterns of the region. The map also documents recreational development at Possum Kingdom State Park, providing a detailed view of the terrain before later decades of expansion.