1918 Map of Palo Pinto

About this map

Brazos River meanders sharply through the heart of this landscape, its steep bends defining the rugged topography of north-central Texas during the early twentieth century. This 1918 military reconnaissance survey captures the industrial and agricultural expansion of the region, anchored by the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway and the Texas and Pacific Railway. The map identifies critical infrastructure of a bygone era, including river crossings like Oaks Ferry and Brannons Ferry, alongside Carters Crossing on the river's northern reaches.