2019 Map of Mineral Wells West

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The Brazos River winds in dramatic loops through this portion of Palo Pinto County, defining a landscape of sharp bends and deep hollows like Birdwell Hollow and Jones Hollow. The western outskirts of Mineral Wells dominate the eastern edge of the survey, where the residential grid gives way to more rugged terrain. This 2019 data release from the U.S. Geological Survey shows the transition from the developed city center to the rural valley, highlighting the persistent family names attached to the land. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved among the hills, including Locke Cem near the river and Hittson Cem further south. The topography is marked by notable elevations such as Pollard Hill and Barber Mtn, while small aviation interests are represented by the Flying U Airport situated near the northern canyons.