2016 Map of Palo Pinto

About this map

Palo Pinto serves as the focal point of this 2016 survey, situated among the dramatic loops and bends of the Brazos River. The landscape is defined by its series of significant oxbow features, including B C Harris Bend, Dalton Bend, and Chick Bend, which dictate the local road network. The terrain is notably vertical, featuring prominent peaks such as Schoolhouse Mtn, Kyle Mtn, and Wynn Mtn. The river and its tributaries, such as Elm Cr and Town Br, carved this topography, creating secluded areas like Birdwell Hollow and Crawford Hollow. Ranching infrastructure is evident through the naming of local routes like McMurrey Ranch Rd and Rhodes Ranch Rd, leading to water sources like McMurrey Lake and Costello Lake. This map captures a modern view of a rural Texas landscape where geographical features still command the path of transit and settlement.