1891 Map of Palo Pinto

About this map

The Brazos River carves a winding path through the center of this terrain, anchoring a landscape defined by pioneer-era crossings and early industrial hubs. Surveyed in the late 1880s, the map highlights the county seat at Palo Pinto and the growing resort town of Mineral Wells. The arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railroad along the southern edge transformed the region's economy, connecting settlements like Strawn and Gordon to outside markets. Evidence of the burgeoning energy industry is clear near the southern border, where Coal Mines and the community of Coalville indicate the importance of the Thurber-area coal fields. Vital river transit points such as Oaks Ferry and Brannons Ferry provide a record of travel before permanent bridges spanned the Brazos, while family-named landmarks like Jacobs Wells and Harris Peak offer specific points of interest for local genealogists.