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2010 Map of Palo Pinto

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Palo Pinto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Palo Pinto serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated south of the serpentining path of the Brazos River. This stretch of the river is defined by its deep, dramatic curves, including Dalton Bend, Chick Bend, and Crawford Bend, which carve through the elevated terrain of the Brazos River Valley. Higher elevations are marked by prominent peaks such as Schoolhouse Mountain and Kyle Mountain, indicating a geography of significant relief and varied drainage patterns.

Water management and ranching appear central to the local economy and land use during this period. The existence of McMurrey Lake Dam and Costello Lake point to local water control, while named properties like Worth Ranch and roads like McMurrey Ranch Rd emphasize the large-scale cattle and agricultural operations of the county. The network of drainage creeks, including Eagle Creek and Elm Creek, further illustrates the hydrology supporting the region's ranching heritage.