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1984 Map of Mineral Wells West

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Mineral Wells West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Brazos River snakes through the Palo Pinto landscape in a series of dramatic loops, carving out named features such as Hart Bend, Metcalf Bend, and Hittson Bend. This terrain defines the western approach to Mineral Wells, where the elevation rises toward Pollard Hill and the city's outskirts. The map records a mix of residential expansion and the natural contours of the river valley, highlighting the relationship between the growing urban center and the surrounding rural topography.

Local history is preserved in names like Coronados Camp and the broad Pleasant Valley to the south. Significant watercourses including Keechi Creek and Indian Creek feed into the Brazos, while the prominent Barber Mountain stands as a clear landmark in the southern reaches. Industrial and civic footprints are noted at the Sewage Disposal Plant and several electrical substations, reflecting the mid-century infrastructure of the region.